India to Launch 18 New petaFLOP Supercomputers

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Supercomputers have revolutionized various fields of science and technology, and weather forecasting is no exception. India is currently planning to launch 18 new petaFLOP supercomputers for weather forecasting this year. The deployment of powerful supercomputers enables meteorologists to make more accurate predictions, leading to enhanced disaster preparedness and better understanding of climate patterns.
The introduction of a new supercomputer brings several expected benefits to weather forecasting. Firstly, it is anticipated to improve forecasts at the block level, providing more localized and precise information. This is particularly useful in regions with diverse microclimates and varying weather patterns. With higher resolution ranges, meteorologists can analyze and predict weather phenomena with greater detail and accuracy.
FLOPs (Floating-Point Operations per Second) is a metric used to measure computational performance. It quantifies the processing power and efficiency of computing systems, especially in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence domains. FLOPs involve mathematical calculations using real numbers with fractional parts.
India’s weather forecasting efforts are supported by the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). NCMRWF primarily focuses on medium-range forecasts, providing information for the upcoming three to seven days.

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