{"id":21582,"date":"2025-09-17T09:36:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T09:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/21582\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T09:36:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T09:36:06","slug":"nyuad-ai-breakthrough-offers-new-hope-in-forecasting-solar-winds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/21582\/","title":{"rendered":"NYUAD AI Breakthrough offers new hope in forecasting solar winds"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

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 the potentially devastating effects of space weather<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are solar winds?<\/p>\n

Solar winds are streams of charged particles \u2013 mainly electrons and protons \u2013 that constantly flow outward from the Sun into space.<\/p>\n

While invisible to the human eye, these high-energy particles travel at incredible speeds, sometimes exceeding a million miles per hour.<\/p>\n

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

A dramatic example occurred in 2022, when a surge of solar winds caused SpaceX to lose 40 newly launched Starlink satellites<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Such events highlight the urgent need for better forecasting tools that can provide early warnings to industries and governments.<\/p>\n

NYUAD\u2019s AI model: A leap in accuracy<\/p>\n

NYUAD has unveiled an AI system<\/a> capable of predicting solar wind speeds up to four days in advance.<\/p>\n

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

Instead of analysing text or numerical data, their AI model processes high-resolution ultraviolet (UV) images captured by NASA\u2019s Solar Dynamics Observatory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

The results are striking: a 45% improvement in accuracy compared to operational models and a 20% gain over earlier AI-driven approaches.<\/p>\n

Why forecasting solar winds matters<\/p>\n

Accurate forecasting of solar winds is critical for protecting the technological backbone of modern society.<\/p>\n

When strong solar winds collide with Earth\u2019s magnetosphere, they can:<\/p>\n

Push satellites out of orbit by increasing atmospheric drag
\nDamage sensitive electronics aboard spacecraft
\nDisrupt GPS, communication, and navigation systems
\nInterfere with terrestrial power grids, leading to blackouts<\/p>\n

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

Dhuri added: \u201cThis is a major step forward in protecting the satellites, navigation systems, and power infrastructure that modern life depends on.<\/p>\n

\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

A step toward safer space technology<\/p>\n

This breakthrough shows how artificial intelligence can address one of space science\u2019s most persistent challenges: forecasting solar winds.<\/p>\n

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 we…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":21583,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[343,85,46,141,5409],"class_list":["post-21582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-science","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-science","tag-space-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21582","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21582"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21582\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21582"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21582"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21582"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}