BREAKING
JMA to Build AI Weather Model
Two Approaches to Forecasting
Physics Model
NWP
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Solves atmospheric equations
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Strong physical consistency
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Heavy compute cost
AI Model
Data-driven
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Learns reanalysis data
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Predicts by pattern
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Black-box, needs GPUs
0
min
AI model run
0
target year
How JMA Got Here
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ML since 1970s
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RIKEN 2019-2023
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2025 AI report
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2030 AI model
Hybrid Seen as the Path
Verification Will Decide Success
AI NEWS BLITZ
Japan's weather agency is developing an AI forecasting model, targeting practical use around 2030.