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Machine learning enhances uncertainty quantification in data assimilation

A new research paper explores the application of conformal prediction (CP), a machine learning technique, for quantifying uncertainty in data assimilation, particularly within numerical weather prediction. The study evaluates three variants of CP against traditional ensemble-based methods using an idealized shallow water model. Researchers investigated how CP-derived uncertainty estimates can be integrated into the data assimilation cycle, highlighting the strengths and limitations of CP in complementing existing uncertainty quantification approaches. AI

IMPACT This research could lead to more accurate probabilistic forecasts in fields like weather prediction by improving uncertainty quantification.

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · Catherine George, Alireza Javanmardi, Tijana Janji\'c, Eyke H\"ullermeier ·

    Uncertainty quantification via conformal prediction in data assimilation

    arXiv:2606.27001v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Quantifying the evolution of uncertainty is critical to both probabilistic forecasting and data assimilation in numerical weather prediction. In this study, we investigate the applicability of conformal prediction (CP), a recent mac…

  2. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 Italiano(IT) · Eyke Hüllermeier ·

    Uncertainty quantification via conformal prediction in data assimilation

    Quantifying the evolution of uncertainty is critical to both probabilistic forecasting and data assimilation in numerical weather prediction. In this study, we investigate the applicability of conformal prediction (CP), a recent machine learning (ML) method, to quantify uncertain…