Innovations and impact of the CANFAR science platform

Sébastien Fabbro; Brian Major; Dustin Jenkins; Patrick Dowler; Kevin Casteels; J.J. Kavelaars; Sharon Goliath; Séverin Gaudet; Alinga Yeung; Helen Kirk

doi:10.1117/12.3020588

25 July 2024 Innovations and impact of the CANFAR science platform

Sébastien Fabbro, Brian Major, Dustin Jenkins, Patrick Dowler, Kevin Casteels, J.J. Kavelaars, Sharon Goliath, Séverin Gaudet, Alinga Yeung, Helen Kirk

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Proceedings Volume 13101, Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy VIII; 131011I (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3020588
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2024, Yokohama, Japan

Abstract

Initiated in 2008, the Canadian Advanced Network for Astronomical Research (CANFAR) has evolved into an advanced science platform, a cloud-native framework for remote analysis of astronomical data. This innovative platform is designed for a diverse range of users, from large-scale groups like CHIME-FRB, to individual researchers in remote institutions. It offers intuitive interfaces such as notebooks, desktops, visualizers and IDEs, all accessible through a browser. These are supported by multi-tiered storage and Kubernetes orchestration. A comprehensive REST API facilitates seamless integration and automated batch processing. CANFAR stands out by combining conventional desktop analysis with cutting-edge, browser-based interfaces and GPU-accelerated machine learning capabilities. This unique blend has made it a hub for a varied user community, establishing it as a unified platform for comprehensive astronomical data analysis.

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Sébastien Fabbro, Brian Major, Dustin Jenkins, Patrick Dowler, Kevin Casteels, J.J. Kavelaars, Sharon Goliath, Séverin Gaudet, Alinga Yeung, and Helen Kirk "Innovations and impact of the CANFAR science platform", Proc. SPIE 13101, Software and Cyberinfrastructure for Astronomy VIII, 131011I (25 July 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3020588

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