New computer to help NOAA with research, development

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- An investment of $100 million in a new computer system will help the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with critical research of the weather, climate, ocean, and ecosystem.

The Department of Commerce and NOAA jointly announced this funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is awarded to General Dynamics Information Technology.

This newest high-performance computer will be named Rhea. In Greek mythology, Rhea was a Titaness. Rhea will become...