Collaborative Research: GEO OSE Track 1: Building an Equation-Based Geoscientific Modeling Network

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Abstract

Geoscientific computational models are used to predict a wide range of natural processes such as weather, water supply, air pollution, eruptions, floods, and tsunamis. Progress in geo-modeling is held back by the need for geoscientists to also acquire expertise in computer science. The project will introduce a novel modeling workflow to overcome this hurdle. This project supports the development and community adoption of a symbolic equation-based modeling system. This system separates automates the numerical processing optimization so geoscientists can focus on the equations that describe natural processes. This system also advances the use of artificial intelligence in geosciences for simplifying model reduction and parameterization. The proposed work consists of three thrusts involving 1) community organization, 2) model development, and 3) de-centralized model management and education. A series of workshops at major international geoscientific meetings domestically and abroad will help define project priorities. Models will be documented on a dedicated website, run by a decentralized governance system and supported with interactive educational experiences to transition to a user-supported network for long-term growth. Geoscientific computational models simulate natural processes such as weather, water supply, and air pollution; for analyzing risks of volcanoes, floods, and tsunamis. The proposed project will introduce a new process of geoscientific model development, wh

Key facts

NSF award ID
2524740
Awardee
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (IL)
SAM.gov UEI
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PI
Christopher Tessum
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
Estimated total
$400,000
Funds obligated
$400,000
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
09/01/2025 → 08/31/2027