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AI framework PARDIG enhances global precipitation estimates

Researchers have developed PARDIG, an AI framework utilizing a spherical graph-mesh transformer architecture to estimate global precipitation. Trained on extensive multi-modal inputs, PARDIG produces near-real-time precipitation fields at high spatial and temporal resolutions. Evaluations show PARDIG outperforms existing models like IMERG V07 and ERA5, particularly in capturing extreme precipitation events and improving weather forecasts. The datasets generated by PARDIG are publicly available. AI

IMPACT This AI framework offers improved accuracy for global precipitation forecasting, potentially aiding disaster response and Earth system science.

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AI framework PARDIG enhances global precipitation estimates

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Guy Shalev, Stephan Rasp, Boris Babenko, Andrew El-Kadi, Mohammed Alewi Hassen, Samier Merchant, Fred Zyda, Dominic Masters, Ferran Alet, Salva R\"uhling Cachay, Ilan Price, Akib Uddin, Nofar Peled Levi, Ben Gaiarin, Aaron Bell, Peter Battaglia, Alvaro S… ·

    PARDIG: Global Precipitation Estimates Learned from Sparse Satellite Observations

    arXiv:2611.13941v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Estimating precipitation at the global scale is vital for Earth system science and disaster response, yet observational coverage and measurement precision remain constrained. Existing solutions provide options that trade off desirab…