A cutting-edge AI model for ocean forecasting, Feiyu-1.0, was officially launched on Saturday in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. 

Feiyu-1.0 is a two-way coupled air-sea model designed specifically for the South China Sea, featuring intelligent forecasting in meteorology, research and ecosystem management. It is developed by the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and China University of Petroleum (East China).

According to officials from SCSIO, Feiyu-1.0 incorporates several core technological innovations. It excels in forecasting essential ocean parameters such as sea surface temperature and salinity, characterized by accurate illustration of large-scale circulation.

Researchers highlighted the application scenarios of the model across multiple sectors such as meteorology, ecology, scientific research and popularization. By predicting typhoons, the model can support disaster prevention and reduction efforts, assist fishermen with safe sea operations, and improve maritime navigation safety. In scientific research, the model can assist ocean research institutes and universities worldwide.

Feiyu-1.0 can simulate key environmental factors such as water temperature and salinity, which affect ecosystems like coral reefs and mangrove forests, sending warnings for protection measures. It can also generate dynamic ocean knowledge graphs, helping the public better understand the mysteries of the ocean.

Experts attending the launch of the model emphasized that Feiyu-1.0 represents not only a technological breakthrough, but also a new paradigm for intelligent ocean forecasting.