Beijing, Feb. 4 (SANA) A team of scientists in Hong Kong has developed an artificial intelligence–based weather forecasting system capable of predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall up to four hours in advance, significantly extending current forecasting lead times.
The system, known as the Deep Satellite Data Propagation Model, analyzes satellite data in real time to improve forecasts of severe weather events, the researchers said.
Current short-term forecasts typically provide warnings between 20 minutes and two hours ahead.
Su Hui, a professor in the civil and environmental engineering department at the university involved in the research, said the model represents a major advance in atmospheric monitoring and early warning capabilities for extreme weather.
Researchers involved in the study said the technology could help improve disaster preparedness and response by providing earlier and more reliable forecasts, potentially reducing the risks associated with severe weather events and protecting vulnerable communities.
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