AI-based water disaster risk reduction and the understanding of the natural environment

Takao Yoshikane
Institute of Industrial Science
Project Associate Professor
The purpose of this project is to build an early warning system by applying high-performance numerical models and high-quality observation data to AI, while also sharing information according to individual situations and needs, thereby significantly reducing the risk of water-related disasters caused by various environmental changes.
Project overview
The University of Tokyo

Research collaborators

  • Kei Yoshimura (The University of Tokyo)
  • Gaohang Yin (The University of Tokyo)
  • Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

Related publications

  • Takao Yoshikane, Kei Yoshimura, ”Dispersion characteristics of radioactive materials estimated by wind patterns”, Scientific Reports, 8:9926, (2018).
  • Takao Yoshikane, Kei Yoshimura, “Development of method of spot weather forecast using machine learning” , Proceedings of the Annual Conference of JSAI, (2019). (In Japanese)
  • Takao Yoshikane, Kei Yoshimura, “Estimation of extreme weather event using AI and numerical simulation”, Proceedings of the Annual Conference of JSAI, (2020). (In Japanese)

SDGs

  • SDG6 Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
  • SDG7 Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
  • SDG13 Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Contact

  • Takao Yoshikane
  • Tel: +81-4-7136-6965
  • Email: takao-y[at]iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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