China unveils global ocean prediction AI model
China DailyThe "LangYa", a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence model designed for high-resolution global ocean prediction was unveiled during the 2024 Ocean AI Large Model LangYa Forum, held in Qingdao, Shandong province. Chinese marine scientists on Dec 28 unveiled "LangYa", a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence model designed for high-resolution global ocean prediction, marking a significant advancement in forecasting extreme weather events and ocean-related disasters, experts said. "The LangYa, currently in its 1.0 version, delivers highly accurate short- to medium-term forecasts of global ocean state variables, including temperature, salinity and ocean currents, for periods ranging from one to seven days. This significantly enhances the accuracy and reliability of global ocean predictions," said Wang Fan, the institute's director.