1. Nvidia created Earth-2, a digital twin of the Earth’s climate, to improve weather forecasting and predict system changes over time.
2. Earth-2 uses AI and GPU technology to deliver high-resolution predictive models in seconds.
3. Earth-2 will be used by forecasters, researchers, and weather companies to make more accurate predictions and better prepare for extreme weather events.
Nvidia has developed a digital twin of Earth’s climate, known as Earth-2, using a combination of climate data and artificial intelligence. This model runs on GPUs, allowing for predictive models to be delivered in seconds with high definition renderings that can cover as small an area as a single square mile, providing detailed information on cloud cover, wind speed, and even the path of a typhoon.
Earth-2 utilizes a new generative AI model called CorrDiff, which generates higher resolution images and runs models 1,000 times faster and 3,000 times more energy efficiently. This technology aims to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts and predictions by filling in missing information using synthetic data and predictive modeling.
The primary use of Earth-2 is to be integrated into existing climate change data systems used by companies, governments, and weather forecasting organizations. By incorporating real-time weather data and insights into digital twin environments, users can better analyze, plan, and simulate the impacts of weather events, helping to make more informed decisions quickly.
Nvidia’s founder and CEO, Jensen Huang, believes that Earth-2 will help humans better prepare for and take action against extreme weather events caused by climate change. The technology has potential applications in predicting the paths of typhoons and their impacts on the global supply chain, as seen in Taiwan’s efforts to use Earth-2 for flooding risk analysis and evacuation preparedness. This innovative tool can help officials mitigate risks from future climate disasters by providing insights into where and when they might strike.