Recently, NVIDIA unveiled a new generative artificial intelligence model named StormCast, specifically designed for simulating high-fidelity atmospheric dynamics. This model can perform precise weather predictions on a meso-scale range (larger than a storm but smaller than a cyclone), which is crucial for disaster planning and mitigation.
StormCast was first detailed in a paper co-authored with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of Washington. Currently, extreme weather phenomena are occurring frequently, not only claiming countless lives but also devastating many families; in the United States alone, the annual economic loss exceeds $150 billion.
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Against this backdrop, the introduction of StormCast demonstrates a breakthrough in generative AI for climate research and extreme weather prediction, aiding scientists in addressing this global challenge. The ultimate goal is to save lives and protect our world.
Moreover, StormCast is part of NVIDIA's Earth-2 digital twin cloud platform, which combines the power of AI, physical simulation, and computer graphics to simulate and visualize global weather and climate with unprecedented precision and speed.