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Taiwan weather forecasting to improve with AI

27 February, 2024

Courtesy of ICRT

 

The Central Weather Administration is boosting its weather forecasting capabilities by integrating AI technology with the deployment of a 6th generation high-speed computing computer.

 

This new approach aims to enhance forecast accuracy and timeliness, extending typhoon predictions from 7 to 10 days in advance.

The cutting-edge Fujitsu FX 1000 model, powered by TSMC's 7-nanometer ARM chips, ranks 69th globally in computing power, equivalent to around 66,000 home computers.

 

CWA Administrator Cheng Jia-ping (程家平) highlighted the necessity of improved resolution, from 3 kilometres to potentially 1 kilometre, to tackle Taiwan's complex terrain and weather patterns. By harnessing historical data and AI, Taiwan will be able to develop high-resolution regional weather models.

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