Aurora 1.5 incorporates 22 additional variables into the foundation model. The model now supports hourly temporal resolution. It also includes probabilistic ensemble forecasting. These additions increase the model's utility for real-world weather, climate, and energy applications. The updates provide more granular data and improved forecasting accuracy. This facilitates more detailed analysis and decision-making in these domains.
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Aurora 1.5 Enhancements for Weather and Earth Systems
Microsoft Research released Aurora 1.5, expanding the foundation model with 22 new variables, hourly resolution, and ensemble forecasting. This update improves its suitability for real-world weather, climate, and energy applications.
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From Microsoft Research - “Aurora 1.5: Extending open foundation models for weather and Earth-system applications”

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