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New method discovers interpretable equations for monsoon precipitation

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Researchers have developed a new method called symbolic distillation, which combines neural networks and symbolic regression, to uncover interpretable equations governing South Asian monsoon precipitation. This technique analyzes 21 years of reanalysis data to identify key thermodynamic factors influencing precipitation. The resulting equations are more accurate than existing buoyancy-based diagnostics and offer insights into the interplay of humidity, sensible heating, and atmospheric conditions. AI

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New method discovers interpretable equations for monsoon precipitation

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Savannah L. Ferretti, Jane W. Baldwin, Michael S. Pritchard, Tom Beucler ·

    Discovering Equations for the Thermodynamics of South Asian Monsoon Precipitation

    arXiv:2611.14401v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: South Asian monsoon precipitation depends on the thermodynamic structure of the lower troposphere, but how its ingredients combine to shape precipitation remains unclear, partly because this dependence is nonlocal in the vertical. W…

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