Summary

Certificate commemorating the opening of the High Performance Centre In 1997. Tthe Bureau of Meteorolgy and CSIRO combined resources to establish the High Performance Computing and Communications Centre (HPCCC).

Physical Description

Brass plaque with black engraved text. Stand: Folding gold plastic plate holder.

Significance

The SX4, SX5 and the SX6 are the direct heirs and natural succesors to CSIRAC, which was used for similar activities. CSIRAC was used to produce what could be the first 24 hour weather forecast in Australia.

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