Axial Attention & MetNet - A Neural Weather Model for Precipitation Forecasting

Explore a comprehensive video analysis of MetNet, a cutting-edge neural network model for weather prediction. Delve into the innovative use of axial attention to capture long-range dependencies in weather forecasting. Understand how this model decomposes attention layers over images into row-attention and column-attention, optimizing memory and computational efficiency. Learn about MetNet's ability to forecast precipitation up to 8 hours in advance with high spatial and temporal resolution. Discover how this neural network outperforms traditional Numerical Weather Prediction methods for short-term forecasts across the continental United States. Gain insights into the model's architecture, input data sources, and its potential impact on improving weather forecasting accuracy and speed.

Axial Attention & MetNet: A Neural Weather Model for Precipitation Forecasting