{"id":69327,"date":"2025-09-17T09:33:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T09:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/69327\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T09:33:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T09:33:08","slug":"nyuad-ai-breakthrough-offers-new-hope-in-forecasting-solar-winds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/69327\/","title":{"rendered":"NYUAD AI Breakthrough offers new hope in forecasting solar winds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that could transform how we predict the Sun\u2019s powerful outbursts.<\/p>\n<p>By analysing high-resolution images of the Sun, the system forecasts solar wind speeds up to four days in advance \u2013 far more accurately than current methods.<\/p>\n<p>This leap in predictive power is more than an academic achievement; it could play a vital role in protecting satellites, navigation systems, and global power infrastructure from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/nasas-tracers-mission-to-explore-earths-magnetic-field\/60110\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the potentially devastating effects of space weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What are solar winds?<\/p>\n<p>Solar winds are streams of charged particles \u2013 mainly electrons and protons \u2013 that constantly flow outward from the Sun into space.<\/p>\n<p>While invisible to the human eye, these high-energy particles travel at incredible speeds, sometimes exceeding a million miles per hour.<\/p>\n<p>When they intensify, solar winds interact with Earth\u2019s magnetic field, triggering space weather that can disturb satellites, disrupt communications, and even destabilise power grids.<\/p>\n<p>A dramatic example occurred in 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/spacex-starlink-satellites-lost-geomagnetic-storm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">when a surge of solar winds caused SpaceX to lose 40 newly launched Starlink satellites<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Such events highlight the urgent need for better forecasting tools that can provide early warnings to industries and governments.<\/p>\n<p>NYUAD\u2019s AI model: A leap in accuracy<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iopscience.iop.org\/article\/10.3847\/1538-4365\/adf436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">NYUAD has unveiled an AI system<\/a> capable of predicting solar wind speeds up to four days in advance.<\/p>\n<p>The project was led by Postdoctoral Associate Dattaraj Dhuri and Shravan Hanasoge, Co-Principal Investigator at NYUAD\u2019s Center for Space Science (CASS).<\/p>\n<p>Instead of analysing text or numerical data, their AI model processes high-resolution ultraviolet (UV) images captured by <a href=\"https:\/\/sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">NASA\u2019s Solar Dynamics Observatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>By comparing these solar images with historical records of solar wind patterns, the AI can detect subtle visual cues that signal upcoming changes.<\/p>\n<p>The results are striking: a 45% improvement in accuracy compared to operational models and a 20% gain over earlier AI-driven approaches.<\/p>\n<p>Why forecasting solar winds matters<\/p>\n<p>Accurate forecasting of solar winds is critical for protecting the technological backbone of modern society.<\/p>\n<p>When strong solar winds collide with Earth\u2019s magnetosphere, they can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Push satellites out of orbit by increasing atmospheric drag<\/li>\n<li>Damage sensitive electronics aboard spacecraft<\/li>\n<li>Disrupt GPS, communication, and navigation systems<\/li>\n<li>Interfere with terrestrial power grids, leading to blackouts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By providing several days of advance warning, NYUAD\u2019s AI tool offers a buffer for satellite operators, energy companies, and space agencies to take protective measures before a storm hits.<\/p>\n<p>Dhuri added: \u201cThis is a major step forward in protecting the satellites, navigation systems, and power infrastructure that modern life depends on.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy combining advanced AI with solar observations, we can give early warnings that help safeguard critical technology on Earth and in space.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A step toward safer space technology<\/p>\n<p>This breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence can address one of space science\u2019s most persistent challenges: forecasting solar winds.<\/p>\n<p>With improved predictions, humanity is better positioned to navigate the risks of space weather and ensure the resilience of essential infrastructure in an increasingly space-reliant world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that could transform how 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