Chinese AI models improve typhoon forecasts
As Typhoon Dolphin neared China, Chinese-developed AI forecasting systems such as Shanghai AI Laboratory's Fengwu, Huawei's Pangu and Fudan University's Fuxi were used alongside traditional numerical models and produced forecasts much faster while matching or surpassing conventional systems on some accuracy measures. Fengwu predicted Dolphin's mainland landfall time and place to within 30 minutes and 30 km five days ahead. Developers say AI lowers computing costs and speeds delivery, but models still lag in predicting storm intensity and remain untested for long-range climate events, so combined use with conventional models is likely to continue.
AI models can forecast typhoon landfall faster and with competitive accuracy
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Meteorologists tracked Typhoon Dolphin and tested new AI models. The AI systems gave faster forecasts and some matched conventional accuracy. More testing and combined use with traditional models will likely follow.
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