NOAA says its new AI-driven weather models improve forecast speed and accuracy
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Key Points:
- NOAA has launched new AI-driven weather forecasting models aimed at delivering faster and more accurate predictions while significantly reducing computational costs.
- These AI models complement rather than replace traditional physics-based systems like the Global Forecast System (GFS) and the Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS), using historical data and outputs from these models to improve accuracy.
- The AI models require 91% to 99% less computing power than traditional models and can extend forecast lifespans by up to 18 to 24 hours, although training the AI remains energy-intensive.
- NOAA introduced three specific AI systems: the Artificial Intelligence Global Forecast System (AIGFS) for faster forecasts, the Artificial Intelligence Global Ensemble Forecast System (AIGEFS) for a
