Swiss researchers harness AI and vast Nasa data to speed up natural disaster forecasting
LUGANO, Sept 11 — A revolution in forecasting natural disasters is underway, say researchers in Switzerland who ar...
Swiss researchers are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and NASA's extensive climate data to accelerate natural disaster forecasting, potentially saving countless lives, according to experts in Lugano, Switzerland. By feeding NASA's vast data into one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, called Alps, AI models can swiftly and accurately detect patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed.
This technology is increasingly utilized in weather and climate forecasting, as well as early detection of hazards like the deadly Nepal flood. However, training such AI models demands vast amounts of high-quality climate data and substantial computing power, which ETH Zurich has now provided through a partnership with the world's most powerful supercomputer.
The researchers spent a year copying around 100 petabytes of NASA's climate data onto servers adjacent to Alps, a process equivalent to around 20 million feature-length films. This massive data collection is expected to significantly enhance the speed and efficiency of weather and climate forecasting, enabling early warning systems to prevent disasters.
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