Machine Learning COFFIES “Hears” Sunspots Before We Can See Them
A new AI model called COFFIES is enabling early detection of solar eruptions, potentially safeguarding global communication and power infrastructure.
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The story of the COFFIES AI model detecting solar eruptions quieted after a day of coverage. Reports indicated that the model could predict solar storms and trace magnetic energy build-up, with NASA and other institutions highlighting its potential to improve space weather forecasts.
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Global power grid operators and satellite communication providers gain an improved buffer against disruptive solar weather. By identifying precursors to solar storms, this technology aims to provide lead time for critical infrastructure to mitigate the impact of coronal mass ejections (CMEs).
The system functions by tracing the accumulation of magnetic energy on the Sun. Technically, the model utilizes a 3D framework to analyze magnetic energy build-up.
The integration of this system into operational space weather forecasting is the primary focus. Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for full-scale deployment or the specific threshold of precision required for the model to trigger automated alerts across global networks.
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What is COFFIES?
COFFIES is an AI-driven computer model developed by NASA and research partners to detect magnetic energy build-ups on the Sun.
How much warning does the model provide?
The model is capable of predicting solar storms 12 hours before they appear on the Sun's surface.
What does the model track?
It tracks the accumulation of magnetic energy and identifies hidden signs of solar eruptions, often described as 'hearing' sunspots.
Sources (10)
- AI Is Learning to Spot the Sun’s Warning Signs Hours Earlier WIRED Middle East · 24d ago
- New AI model detects hidden signs of solar eruptions hours before they emerge Phys.org · 24d ago
- NASA develops AI to predict solar storms 12 hours before they appear | It'll also help improve space weather forecasts Inshorts · 24d ago
- New computer model can help trace magnetic energy builds up & forecast impact of resulting CMEs pib.gov.in · 24d ago
- New computer model can help trace magnetic energy builds up & forecast impact of resulting CMEs Department of Science & Technology (DST) · 24d ago
- IIA researchers develop 3D model to forecast arrival of Coronal Mass Ejections The Hindu · 24d ago
- New computer model tracks magnetic energy build-up to help forecast solar storms DD India · 24d ago
- New AI Model Detects Hidden Signs of Solar Eruptions Hours Before They Emerge NJIT News · 24d ago
- NASA’s COFFIES Uses AI to Predict Storm-Causing Active Regions on Sun NASA Science (.gov) · 24d ago
- Machine Learning COFFIES “Hears” Sunspots Before We Can See Them Hackaday · 24d ago
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