Hurricanes
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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Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters Three key satellites used by hurricane forecasters to gather data on tropical storms will be lost due to a service change notice issued by the Trump administration, which will terminate data collection and processing no later […]
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NASA’s Hurricane Science, Tech, Data Help American Communities
NASA’s Hurricane Science, Tech, Data Help American Communities NASA uses its unique vantage point to study hurricanes from space, providing critical data for forecasting and decision-making. The agency’s satellites and sensors monitor sea surface temperature, ocean heat content, wind patterns, and atmospheric stability to identify early warning signs of hurricane formation. NASA also tests new […]
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