NASA grant awarded to enhance AI-driven satellite weather forecasting

Penn State Uses AI To Enhance Weather Forecasting Models

Researchers at Penn State have been awarded a two year grant of 1.23 million dollars from NASA to enhance atmosphere and ocean forecasts by leveraging artificial intelligence and satellite data. Led by Romit Maulik, assistant professor in the College of Information Sciences and Technology, the team aims to accelerate the forecasting process using computer vision, a form of artificial intelligence that utilizes machine learning and neural network…

NASA grant awarded to enhance AI-driven satellite weather forecasting

University Park PA (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 A research initiative led by the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) has secured a two-year, $1.23 million grant from NASA to enhance atmospheric and oceanic forecasting. The project aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite data into existing forecasting systems, potentially transforming how weather predictions are made. "Typically, forecasts