SCIMMA: A Framework for Data-Intensive Discovery in Multimessenger Astrophysics

The goal of SCIMMA is to develop algorithms, databases, and computing and networking cyberinfrastructure to support multi-messenger observations and interpretation by fluid, global, and heterogeneous teams that transcend the capabilities of any single existing institution or team. The initial SCIMMA focus is on distributing and analyzing alerts to serve research scientists and enable coordination of multi-observatory follow-ups.