These are the animations which are available at the Data Centre VisitPoint screen
https://videos.cern.ch/record/1951293
Most animations are stored in CDS.
| Description | 'Quick link' to CDS | |
|---|---|---|
| CERN Intro |
Generic look at what CERN does, the LHC and the detectors (not computing-specific). |
http://cds.cern.ch/record/1951285 |
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"Data Deluge"
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Path of the data from Detectors to Data Centre, and then to the world via the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid |
Events to Triggers: To the Data Centre: Data Centre: |
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Data Reconstruction |
NB Sub-chapter accessible only via "Data Deluge". Demonstrates what data reconstruction is and how it's used to make discoveries. |
http://cds.cern.ch/record/1951290 |
| "Byte to PetaByte" |
Explanation of computing units byte, kilobyte up to 100 Petabytes. Visitors often can't comprend the volumes of data involved - this animation explains all. |
http://cds.cern.ch/record/1951292 |
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History of tape, CPU and networking |
A multimedia glance at the the history and evolution of computing at CERN since the 1960's. Screen content is tied in with the display objects. |
Display not available online. However the archive videos used are available in CDS - ask Cath Noble for info. |
| Computing Evolution |
An animated timescale of how computing technology has increased massively in power and capacity since our first computer. |
http://cds.cern.ch/record/1958239 (here is an alternative version, not used in DCVP: |
| Virtual tour of the DC |
For visits that will not enter the Data Centre. Overview of electrical supply, cooling, storage and networking. |
Display not available online |