Just on February 7, the fields of technology and meteorology welcomed a major "new species" - the South China Sea regional ocean-atmosphere bidirectional coupled intelligent large model "Feiyu-1.0" was officially unveiled in Guangzhou. As the world's first large-scale ocean-atmosphere coupling model specifically tailored for the South China Sea region, its emergence signifies a leap from "following" to "leading" in our understanding and predictive capabilities of this blue sea.
This is not just a forecasting tool, but also a translator that can "understand" the dialogue between the sea and the sky.
"Feiyu-1.0" was jointly developed by the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences and China University of Petroleum (East China). Its strength lies in integrating complex physical mechanisms with AI, enabling intelligent simulation of the bidirectional interaction of momentum and heat between the ocean and atmosphere. Previously difficult to capture phenomena such as temperature-salinity changes, large-scale currents, and even subtle internal ocean waves and front processes can now be accurately depicted.
First-of-its-kind "multi-expert system," putting computing power where it matters most.
To make AI run faster and more energy-efficient, "Feiyu-1.0" has pioneered the Multi-Expert System (MES) for ocean-atmosphere element forecasting. Simply put, it acts like a smart commander that can precisely call upon the most suitable computing modules based on different forecasting tasks. This design significantly reduces learning energy consumption and allows for rapid functional expansion for new regions or tasks, much like building blocks.
The most practical high-tech: the "smartest brain" on research vessels.
Differing from those massive computers that can only stay in climate-controlled rooms, "Feiyu-1.0" has the characteristics of lightweight and low computing power requirements. This means it can be directly deployed on research vessels, coastal observation stations, and other edge devices, achieving true "edge-side intelligence." Whether providing more accurate typhoon forecasts for coastal cities or ensuring safety for ships at sea, it can safeguard in real-time at the frontline.
From deep-sea research to disaster prevention and mitigation, and even dynamic ocean knowledge maps in science education, "Feiyu-1.0" is using the power of AI to help us better unravel the mysteries of the South China Sea.
