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• New Model Launch: Nvidia introduced StormCast, an advanced AI model designed to improve mesoscale weather forecasting.
• Improved Resolution: Builds on the CorrDiff model, enhancing weather data resolution from 25 kilometers to 3 kilometers.
• Autoregressive Forecasting: Adds the ability to predict future atmospheric developments up to six hours ahead.

Impact

1. Enhanced Weather Predictions: StormCast aims to provide more accurate forecasts for events like flash floods and derechos.
2. Scientific Advancements: With autoregression, the model improves over conventional CAMs by offering more detailed short-term forecasts.
3. Competitive Edge: Nvidia’s AI model outperforms NOAA’s state-of-the-art CAM by up to 10% in accuracy.
4. Wider Application: The model’s 3-kilometer resolution offers new possibilities for meteorological research and real-world applications.
5. Broader AI Integration: Nvidia’s entry into weather forecasting signals a growing role for AI in climate science, alongside efforts from companies like Google.

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