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Forecasting coasts may improve by combining AI, physics, and real-world data

Phys · · 478 words · By Saima May Sidik

The article discusses the pressing need for better coastal forecasting methods due to intensifying natural forces like storms and sea level rise. Researchers suggest improving simulations by integrating diverse models, including AI and physics-based methods, and emphasizing the inclusion of human actions. Key recommendations include standardizing approaches, enhancing collaboration, and involving end-users to ensure actionable predictions.

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“Erika Lentz and colleagues describe the state of knowledge regarding coastal evolution, highlight gaps in scientists' understanding, and describe opportunities for integrating information from various models, data sources, and end users in their study published in Earth's Future.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of general web search results related to coastal change and modeling, but none of the snippets specifically confirm that 'Erika Lentz and colleagues' published a study in 'Earth's Future' detailing the state of knowledge, gaps, and opportunities for integration. The web results are too general to confirm the specific publication mentioned.
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“Current coastal evolution predictions are often focused on too specific a location and are therefore hard to generalize or analyze too large a region and therefore lack detail, the authors say.”
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One web search result directly states that current predictions are often too specific to a location and lack generality for large regions. Another web search result notes that equilibrium models frequently lack generality, requiring recalibration when moving from site-to-site, which supports the claim of limited generalizability.
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web search NEUTRAL — Current coastal evolution predictions are often focused on too specific a location and are therefore hard to generalize or analyze too large a region and therefore lack detail, the authors say.
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web search NEUTRAL — Here, we show that a scalable, data-assimilated shoreline-change model can achieve realistic simulations of long-term coastal change and uncertainty across large coastal regions.
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web search NEUTRAL — However, in spite of their proven potential to provide skilful long-term predictions of coastal evolution, equilibrium models frequently lack generality, requiring recalibration with extensive field d…
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“In addition, it's challenging for researchers to link the effects of acute events, such as storms, with long-term trends like sea level rise.”
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“Improving these simulations will likely require combining many different types of models, including physics-based numerical models, models based on empirical measurements, and statistical models that include machine learning.”
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The web search results provide general information about improving simulations and using AI/data-driven strategies, but none of the snippets specifically confirm the requirement to combine 'physics-based numerical models, empirical measurement models, and statistical models including machine learning' as stated in the claim.
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“To fully understand potential changes, the authors note that it is also essential to consider both coastal processes and human actions.”
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Two separate web search results confirm the necessity of considering both natural processes and human actions. One mentions understanding 'natural coastal processes,' and another discusses 'Human Modifications of Coastal Processes' as vital for understanding changes.
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web search NEUTRAL — Coastal processes are complex and it is important that the community is adequately informed. To understand the potential impacts of climate change on the coast requires a good understanding of natural…
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web search NEUTRAL — These modifications change coastal features and have far-reaching effects on coastal processes and ecosystems. An understanding of how human changes alter shoreline environments and park resources is …
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web search NEUTRAL — The coastal zone and coastal processes are also There is also recognition that human-induced the subject of study by a number of other disci- climate change will have a significant impact on plines, e…
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“First, standardizing approaches and outcomes would make it easier to produce national-scale predictions.”
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web search NEUTRAL — These models in combination with operational, large-scale modeling systems such as (Stockdon et al., 2023) offer the potential for real-time applications in coastal hazard forecasting and could play a…
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web search NEUTRAL — This report provides a review and update of the best-available, actionable science that can support application of the Climate-Informed Science Approach (CISA), reflecting science and technology advan…
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“Right now, the variety of tools used across different locations makes it difficult for scientists to compare results and communicate effectively.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Selecting the right tools and properly utilizing them throughout the research process enables scientists to effectively test hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions.
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web search NEUTRAL — Artificial intelligence boosts individual scientists' output, citations and career progression, but collectively narrows research diversity and reduces collaboration, concentrating work in data ...
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web search NEUTRAL — One could argue that it has been the tools of the physicist and the chemist that have driven the life sciences forward at an ever-increasing rate. From the invention of X-ray crystallography to the in…
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“They also emphasize the need for using coordinated research approaches.”
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The web search results discuss the development of tools and forecasting, and the integration of natural and social sciences, which supports the general idea of coordinated research. However, none of the snippets explicitly state that 'The authors emphasize the need for coordinated research approaches in coastal change forecasting' as a direct finding.
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web search NEUTRAL — U.S. Geological Survey researchers develop tools to forecast coastal change hazards. This geonarrative features research and tools developed to forecast real-time coastal change. This is just part of …
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web search NEUTRAL — But open and inclusive debate about the need for relocation and the consequences and benefits of it can change people’s perceptions. The “Nimby” (not in my backyard) attitude is strong in coastal comm…
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web search NEUTRAL — Research in this field enables informed decision-making about promoting the sustainable use of the ocean and its associated coastal resources, while encouraging the further integration of analytical a…
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“Stronger transdisciplinary collaboration, accompanied by essential training and support, would also enable scientists to make better predictions, the researchers say.”
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“By studying how coastlines have already changed, researchers can validate models and choose those that are performing best.”
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“Such comparisons require datasets that adequately capture coastal landscape change across both time and space.”
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“Remote sensing data and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for data processing may help provide these improved datasets, the researchers suggest.”
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“Engaging end users during the project planning process is also helpful because only end users truly know what kind of information they need to adapt to landscape change.”
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“Publication details Erika E. Lentz et al, Challenges and Opportunities for National‐Scale Projections of Future Coastal Landscape Change, Earth's Future (2026). DOI: 10.1029/2024ef005833”
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