AsianScientist reports on the challenges of predicting rapid intensification (RI) periods in tropical cyclones due to their rarity and severe risks. A new model, RITCF-contrastive, developed by researchers from Institute of Oceanology Chinese Academy of Sciences, uses contrastive learning to improve RI TC forecasting accuracy by analyzing atmospheric and oceanic conditions alongside satellite imagery. Testing with operational data showed a 92.3% prediction rate for RI periods, indicating potential for real-time forecasting to enhance early warning systems and disaster response.
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If Singapore has to pick a side, it will choose principles, says Chan Chun Sing
Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: If Singapore has to choose sides, it will choose the side of principles that uphold an integrated global economic and security order, underpinned by law and sovereignty, said Singapore's Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing on Sunday (Jun 1).This way, "states, big and small, have...
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