April 25, 2001
An International Virtual-Data Grid Laboratory
for Data Intensive Science
Submitted to the 2001 NSF Information and Technology Research Program
Proposal #0122557
B ruce Allen University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Paul Avery1 University of Florida
Keith Baker Hampton University
Rich Baker Brookhaven National Lab
Lothar Bauerdick Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
James Branson University of California, San Diego
Julian Bunn California Institute of Technology
Manuela Campanelli University of Texas, Brownsville
L. Samuel Finn The Pennsylvania State University
Ian Fisk University of California, San Diego
Ian Foster2 University of Chicago
Rob GardnerError: Reference source not found Indiana University
Alan George University of Florida
John Huth Harvard University
Stephen Kent Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Carl Kesselman3 University of Southern California
Scott Koranda University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and NCSA
Albert LazzariniError: Reference source not found California Institute of Technology
Miron LivnyError: Reference source not found University of Wisconsin
Reagan Moore San Diego Supercomputing Center
Richard Mount Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
Harvey NewmanError: Reference source not found California Institute of Technology
Vivian O’Dell Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Tim Olson Salish Kootenai University
Ruth Pordes Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Lawrence PriceError: Reference source not found Argonne National Lab
Jenny Schopf Northwestern University
Jim Shank Boston University
Alexander SzalayError: Reference source not found The Johns Hopkins University
Valerie Taylor Northwestern University
Torre Wenaus Brookhaven National Lab
Roy Williams California Institute of Technology
Table of Contents
B. Project Summary 2
C. Project Description 3
C.1. Introduction: The International Virtual-Data Grid Laboratory 3
C.2. IVDGL Motivation, Requirements, and Approach 4
C.3. Define a Scalable, Extensible, and Easily Reproducible Laboratory Architecture 6
C.4. Create and Operate a Global-Scale Laboratory 8
C.5. Evaluate and Improve the Laboratory via Sustained, Large-Scale Experimentation 9
C.6. Engage Underrepresented Groups in the Creation and Operation of the Laboratory 14
C.7. Relationship to Other Projects 15
C.8. The Need for a Large, Integrated Project 16
C.9. Schedules and Milestones 16
C.10. Broader Impact of Proposed Research 18
C.11. iVDGL Management Plan 19
D. Results from Prior NSF Support 22
E. International Collaborations 23
E.1. International Collaborators: Programs 23
E.2. International Collaborations: Application Projects 24
E.3. International Collaborations: Management and Oversight 24
E.4. International Synergies and Benefits 24
F. IVDGL Facilities 25
F.1. iVDGL Facilities Overview 25
F.2. iVDGL Facilities Details 25
F.3. iVDGL Deployment Schedule 26
F.4. iVDGL Map (Circa 2002-2003) 29
G. List of Institutions and Personnel 30
H. References 31
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