The Earth Simulator is utilized in various fields of research including marine-earth science for such tasks as global-warming projection and solid earth interior dynamics research.
Outreach
The Earth Simulator (ES4) is a multi-architecture supercomputer based on AMD EPYC CPUs, combined with accelerators (NEC SX-Aurora TSUBASA and NVIDIA GPU A100).
System Overview
In March 2022, the Earth Simulator celebrated the 20th anniversary of operation!
Earth Simulator 20th Anniversary
The Earth Simulator (ES4) is a multi-architecture supercomputer based on AMD EPYC CPUs, combined with accelerators
(NEC SX-Aurora TSUBASA and NVIDIA GPU A100).
2025.06.06 [News Release]
Desert dust forming air pollution, new study reveals. [Published in Tokyo EurekAlert]
2025.05.16 [Press Releases]
THE SOLAR CYCLE AND GLOBAL MEAN SEA LEVEL
2025.04.29 [Press Releases]
Noto quake 3D model adds dimension to understand earthquake dynamics. [Published in Tokyo University]
2025.04.22 [Press Releases]
Pinpoint Nutrient Upwelling around Seafloor Topography Supports Biological Production over a Large Area –A case study off Cape Shiriya, Tsugaru Strait, Japan–
2025.04.03 [Press Releases]
Seasonal predictability of tropical cyclone frequency around Okinawa and Taiwan ―Key roles of the Indian Ocean Dipole―
2025.02.26 [Press Releases]
Adsorptive Regolith on Mars Soaks Up Water, Researchers Reveal. [Published in Tohoku University]
2024.03.25 [Column]
A co-occurrence of a La Nina Modoki and a negative Indian Ocean Dipole Mode may bring an abnormal season
2023.11.02 [Press Releases]
Unusually low oxygen and acidified water found in a high seas fishable area of the Pacific Arctic Ocean – A priority area of marine environmental and ecosystem monitoring for potential high seas fisheries –
2023.10.18 [Press Releases]
Detecting "Fluctuations" in Ensemble Spaces Preceding Stratospheric Sudden Warmings
2023.07.29 [Press Releases]
The worldwide COVID-19 lockdown impacts on anthropogenic aerosol reductions and climate
―Realistic assessments on changes in aerosol precursor gas emissions based on satellite observations―
2023.07.19 [Press Releases]
A theoretical model of continental drift reveals that the longest timescale of sea level change in Earth's history can be explained by the flattening effect of the seafloor –Toward an understanding of the relationship between Earth's internal dynamics and surface environmental change–
2023.05.12 [Topics]
List of JAMSTEC Proposed Project in FY2023 is uploaded
2023.05.12 [Topics]
List of Authorized Project in FY2023 is uploaded
2023.05.12 [Topics]
List of JAMSTEC Strategic Projects(Challenge Usage Project) in FY2023 is uploaded
2023.05.12 [Topics]
List of MEXT-Program for the Advanced Studies of Climate Change Projection is uploaded
2022.12.27 [Press Releases]
Mechanism of a meteorological tsunami reaching the Japanese coast
caused by Lamb and Pekeris waves generated by the 2022 Tonga eruption
2022.11.22 [Press Releases]
On the predictability of the extreme drought in East Africa during the short rains season
~Key roles of the negative Indian Ocean Dipole~
2022.10.20 [Topics]
Annual Report of the Earth Simulator, April 2021 - March 2022" page is open
2022.10.05 [Press Releases]
Successful detailed simulation and visualization of atmospheric gravity waves during stratospheric sudden warming ―What does the long journey of mysterious atmospheric gravity waves mean?―
2022.09.12 [Press Releases]
Improved prediction of decadal sea ice variability in the west Antarctic Seas ―Key roles of ocean and sea ice observation data―
2022.09.12 [Press Releases]
Discovery of the “Pekeris Wave” — Special Atmospheric Wave Caused by the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai Volcanic Eruption
2022.07.15 [Press Releases]
Newly identified mechanism may explain Arctic sea-ice decline — Remote effects of Gulf Stream warming —
2022.07.02 [Press Releases]
Global changes in the ocean carbon and oxygen cycles caused by anthropogenic nutrient inputs to the ocean
2022.04.11 [Topics]
List of Proposed Research Projects in FY2022 is uploaded
2022.04.11 [Topics]
List of JAMSTEC Proposed Project in FY2022 is uploaded
2025.06.06 [News Release]
2025.05.16 [Press Releases]
2025.04.29 [Press Releases]
2025.04.22 [Press Releases]
2025.04.03 [Press Releases]
2025.02.26 [Press Releases]
2024.03.25 [Column]
2023.11.02 [Press Releases]
2023.10.18 [Press Releases]
2023.07.29 [Press Releases]
―Realistic assessments on changes in aerosol precursor gas emissions based on satellite observations―
2023.07.19 [Press Releases]
2023.05.12 [Topics]
2023.05.12 [Topics]
2023.05.12 [Topics]
2023.05.12 [Topics]
2022.12.27 [Press Releases]
caused by Lamb and Pekeris waves generated by the 2022 Tonga eruption
2022.11.22 [Press Releases]
~Key roles of the negative Indian Ocean Dipole~
2022.10.20 [Topics]
2022.10.05 [Press Releases]
2022.09.12 [Press Releases]
2022.09.12 [Press Releases]
2022.07.15 [Press Releases]
2022.07.02 [Press Releases]
2022.04.11 [Topics]
2022.04.11 [Topics]
Earth Simulator Projects
List of Earth Simulator Projects.
JAMSTEC Research Projects New
JAMSTEC Proposed Projects are research projects directly related to JAMSTEC's mid- and long-term plans, and are open to JAMSTEC researchers.
Proposed Research Projects New
Proposed Research Projects are research projects to promote research in marine-earth science and related fields in Japan by widely providing opportunities to use the Earth Simulator.
Challenge Usage Project New
Challenge Usage Projects are research projects involving new research, training of young researchers, migration from other computer systems in JAMSTEC, large-scale calculations, short-term intensive calculations and urgent calculations.
Contract Research Projects
Contract Research Projects are specified projects using the Earth Simulator focus on research commissioned by public organizations.
Industrial Application Projects
Industrial Application Projects are fee-based usage for industrial use.
Previous Research Projects
The following is a list of research projects conducted on the Earth Simulator(ES1,ES2,ES3)
Outreach
Introduction of information obtained in Earth Simulator.
Research results, Leaflet, Simulation image, Simulation movie, Earth Simulator image, and more.
Gallery
The image on Earth Simulator. Movies, Photos, Graphics, and more.
Publication
You can see the Brochures, Leaflets, Documents, Newsletter and more.
Resource Allocation New
There are three major project categories in the Earth Simulator Resource Allocation.
Operation Status New
FY2025 Operation Status
System Overview
The Earth Simulator (ES4) is a multi-architecture supercomputer based on AMD EPYC CPUs, combined with accelerators (NEC SX-Aurora TSUBASA and NVIDIA GPU A100).
Facilities
Features of the Earth Simulator Building
Previous Earth Simulator
Overview and Operational results of the Past system.
