AI data-driven models and very large ensembles for the prediction of extreme events

The University of California San Diego (UCSD) was awarded a $600,000 Project Grant by the Office of Naval Research under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300). The grant, titled "AI DATA-DRIVEN MODELS AND VERY LARGE ENSEMBLES FOR THE PREDICTION OF EXTREME EVENTS," will support fundamental and applied research at UCSD's Scripps Institution of Oceanography to develop advanced artificial intelligence models and large-scale ensemble approaches for predicting extreme environmental events. The research, which will be conducted over a 2-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, aims to enhance naval operations and broader scientific understanding of complex Earth systems. The Basic and Applied Scientific Research program administered by the Office of Naval Research funds innovative research at academic and research institutions that has the potential to advance naval capabilities and scientific knowledge across a range of disciplines.