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6 Things to Know From NASA About New US, European Sea Satellite
6 Things to Know From NASA About New US, European Sea Satellite Sentinel-6B, set to launch no earlier than Nov. 16, will continue a decades-long data record of sea level measurement that will help decision-makers manage coastal flooding, support hurricane intensity forecasts, and assist in the return of astronauts from space. Data from Sentinel-6B will […]
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How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives Achieving accurate storm surge forecasts is crucial for saving lives and reducing property damage from hurricanes. Storm surge can quickly inundate coastal areas, causing devastating effects. The current method of forecasting storm surge relies on hydrodynamic models, which use physics-based equations to compute projected […]
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