NASA | Supercomputing the Climate

The video discusses the use of computer models across various fields, with a focus on NASA's application for understanding Earth and space. It highlights the role of weather models in predicting events like Hurricane Katrina and explains the process of data assimilation. The video also covers climate models used for long-term predictions, emphasizing the need for advanced computing power to handle increasing data from satellites.

What role do computer models play in weather forecasting?

How do NASA scientists utilize satellite data in their research?

Describe the significance of the GEOS 5 model in weather prediction.

Explain the process of data assimilation in weather modeling.

What is the difference between weather models and climate models?

How does the MERRA technique contribute to climate research?

What advancements in computing power are necessary for future climate modeling?