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Bayesian nonparametric ensemble air quality model predictions at high spatio-temporal daily nationwide  1 km grid cell
Columbia University

I aim to run a Bayesian Nonparametric Ensemble (BNE) machine learning model implemented in MATLAB. Previously, I successfully tested the model on Columbia's HPC GPU cluster using SLURM. I have since enabled MATLAB parallel computing and enhanced my script with additional lines of code for optimized execution. 

I want to leverage ACCESS Accelerate allocations to run this model at scale.

The BNE framework is an innovative ensemble modeling approach designed for high-resolution air pollution exposure prediction and spatiotemporal uncertainty characterization. This work requires significant computational resources due to the complexity and scale of the task. Specifically, the model predicts daily air pollutant concentrations (PM2.5​ and NO2 at a 1 km grid resolution across the United States, spanning the years 2010–2018. Each daily prediction dataset is approximately 6 GB in size, resulting in substantial storage and processing demands.

To ensure efficient training, validation, and execution of the ensemble models at a national scale, I need access to GPU clusters with the following resources:

  • Permanent storage: ≥100 TB
  • Temporary storage: ≥50 TB
  • RAM: ≥725 GB

In addition to MATLAB, I also require Python and R installed on the system. I use Python notebooks to analyze output data and run R packages through a conda environment in Jupyter Notebook. These tools are essential for post-processing and visualization of model predictions, as well as for running complementary statistical analyses.

To finalize the GPU system configuration based on my requirements and initial runs, I would appreciate guidance from an expert. Since I already have approval for the ACCESS Accelerate allocation, this support will help ensure a smooth setup and efficient utilization of the allocated resources.

Status: In Progress

People with Expertise

Rebecca Belshe

Arizona State University

Programs

Campus Champions, CCMNet

Roles

research computing facilitator, CCMNet

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Juanjo Garcia Mesa

Arizona State University

Programs

Campus Champions, CCMNet, ACCESS CSSN

Roles

mentor, CampusChampionsAdmin, research computing facilitator, research software engineer, cssn, CCMNet

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Daniel Morales

Florida International University

Programs

Campus Champions

Roles

research computing facilitator, student champion

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Daniel Howard

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Programs

ACCESS CSSN, Campus Champions, CCMNet, RMACC

Roles

mentor, research computing facilitator, research software engineer, CCMNet

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Matt Ferguson

Boise State University

Programs

At-Large

Roles

researcher/educator, cssn

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Matthew Chung

University of California, Riverside

Programs

ACCESS CSSN, CCMNet

Roles

research computing facilitator, ci systems engineer, cssn, CCMNet

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