Physically Explainable Deep Learning for Convective Initiation Nowcasting Using GOES-16 Satellite Observations

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2310.16015v1
• Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:18:44 GMT
• Title: Physically Explainable Deep Learning for Convective Initiation Nowcasting Using GOES-16 Satellite Observations
• Authors: Da Fan, Steven J. Greybush, David John Gagne II, and Eugene E. Clothiaux
• Abstract summary: Convection initiation (CI) nowcasting remains a challenging problem for both numerical weather prediction models and existing nowcasting algorithms. In this study, object-based probabilistic deep learning models are developed to predict CI based on multichannel infrared GOES-R satellite observations.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Convection initiation (CI) nowcasting remains a challenging problem for both numerical weather prediction models and existing nowcasting algorithms. In this study, object-based probabilistic deep learning models are developed to predict CI based on multichannel infrared GOES-R satellite observations. The data come from patches surrounding potential CI events identified in Multi-Radar Multi-Sensor Doppler weather radar products over the Great Plains region from June and July 2020 and June 2021. An objective radar-based approach is used to identify these events. The deep learning models significantly outperform the classical logistic model at lead times up to 1 hour, especially on the false alarm ratio. Through case studies, the deep learning model exhibits the dependence on the characteristics of clouds and moisture at multiple levels. Model explanation further reveals the model's decision-making process with different baselines. The explanation results highlight the importance of moisture and cloud features at different levels depending on the choice of baseline. Our study demonstrates the advantage of using different baselines in further understanding model behavior and gaining scientific insights.

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