A machine learning explainability tutorial for atmospheric sciences

ML Flora, CK Potvin, A McGovern… - Artificial Intelligence for …, 2024 - journals.ametsoc.org
With increasing interest in explaining machine learning (ML) models, this paper synthesizes
many topics related to ML explainability. We distinguish explainability from interpretability …

Warn-on-forecast system: From vision to reality

PL Heinselman, PC Burke, LJ Wicker… - Weather and …, 2024 - journals.ametsoc.org
In 2009, advancements in NWP and computing power inspired a vision to advance
hazardous weather warnings from a warn-on-detection to a warn-on-forecast paradigm. This …

Explainable machine learning-based prediction for aerodynamic interference of a low-rise building on a high-rise building

B Yan, W Ding, Z Jin, L Zhang, L Wang, M Du… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Interference effects between buildings may significantly change the wind pressure
distribution on building façades and cause severe safety problems. In this study, a two-stage …

Exploring NWS Forecasters' Assessment of AI Guidance Trustworthiness

MG Cains, CD Wirz, JL Demuth… - Weather and …, 2024 - journals.ametsoc.org
As artificial intelligence (AI) methods are increasingly used to develop new guidance
intended for operational use by forecasters, it is critical to evaluate whether forecasters …

Probabilistic Convective Initiation Nowcasting Using Himawari-8 AHI with Explainable Deep Learning Models

Y Li, Y Liu, Y Shi, B Chen, F Zeng… - Monthly Weather …, 2024 - journals.ametsoc.org
Convective initiation (CI) nowcasting is crucial for reducing loss of human life and property
caused by severe convective weather. A novel deep learning method based on the U-Net …

Identifying and Categorizing Bias in AI/ML for Earth Sciences

A McGovern, A Bostrom, M McGraw… - Bulletin of the …, 2024 - journals.ametsoc.org
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to improve performance across a wide range of Earth
system prediction tasks. As with any application of AI, it is important for AI to be developed in …

Machine Learning Investigation of Downburst Prone Environments in Canada

M Hadavi, D Romanic - Journal of Applied Meteorology and …, 2024 - journals.ametsoc.org
Thunderstorms are recognized as one of the most disastrous weather threats in Canada
because of their power to cause substantial damage to human-made structures and even …

[HTML][HTML] Thunderstorm prediction during pre-tactical air-traffic-flow management using convolutional neural networks

A Jardines, H Eivazi, E Zea, J García-Heras… - Expert systems with …, 2024 - Elsevier
Thunderstorms can be a large source of disruption for European air-traffic management
causing a chaotic state of operation within the airspace system. In current practice, air-traffic …

A User-Focused Approach to Evaluating Probabilistic and Categorical Forecasts

N Loveday, R Taggart… - Weather and …, 2024 - journals.ametsoc.org
A user-focused verification approach for evaluating probability forecasts of binary outcomes
(also known as probabilistic classifiers) is demonstrated that is (i) based on proper scoring …

Generative ensemble deep learning severe weather prediction from a deterministic convection-allowing model

Y Sha, RA Sobash, DJ Gagne - Artificial Intelligence for the …, 2024 - journals.ametsoc.org
An ensemble postprocessing method is developed for the probabilistic prediction of severe
weather (tornadoes, hail, and wind gusts) over the conterminous United States (CONUS) …