VLAM-G: A Grid-based virtual laboratory

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Afsarmanesh, H. | Belleman, R.G. | Belloum, A.S.Z. | Benabdelkader, A. | van den Brand, J.F.J.^; | Eijkel, G.B. | Frenkel, A. | Garita, C. | Groep, D.L. | Heeren, R.M.A. | Hendrikse, Z.W. | Hertzberger, L.O. | Kaandorp, J.A. | Kaletas, E.C. | Korkhov, V. | de Laat, C.T.A.M. | Sloot, P.M.A. | Vasunin, D. | Visser, A. | Yakali, H.H.

Affiliations: Computer Science Department, University of Amsterdam, Kruislaan 403, 1098 SJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands | NIKHEF, P.O. Box 41882, 1009 DB Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Vrije Universiteit, de Boelelaan 1081, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands | FOM Institute AMOLF, Kruislaan 407, 1098 SJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Abstract: The Grid-based Virtual Laboratory AMsterdam (VLAM-G), provides a science portal for distributed analysis in applied scientific research. It offers scientists remote experiment control, data management facilities and access to distributed resources by providing cross-institutional integration of information and resources in a familiar environment. The main goal is to provide a unique integration of existing standards and software packages. This paper describes the design and prototype implementation of the VLAM-G platform. In this testbed we applied several recent technologies such as the Globus toolkit, enhanced federated database systems, and visualization and simulation techniques. Several domain specific case studies are described in some detail. Information management will be discussed separately in a forthcoming paper.

Journal: Scientific Programming, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 173-181, 2002