Studying fluid flow with artificial intelligence

What is it about?

Knowing how fluids flow is important in science and engineering. This knowledge can help solve many problems in these fields. However, current methods for modeling fluid flow require a lot of data. This has led to the development of methods like dynamic mode decomposition (DMD) and compressed sensing (CS). DMD breaks down the fluid flows into simpler parts which are easier to analyze. CS, in the meanwhile, enables the study of fluid flows from a small amount of data. What's more, the efficiency of DMD and CS can improve with the use of artificial intelligence. The authors of a recent study have attempted to do this. They developed a new method for fluid flow modeling, deep learning enhanced compressed sensing DMD (DCDMD).

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Photo by Conny Schneider on Unsplash

Why is it important?

DCDMD only needs a fraction of the data and sensors to achieve the same or in some cases even higher accuracy, than the traditional methods employed to study fluid flows. This means a reduction in required computing power. It also enables the flexible use of sensors, depending on technical difficulties or cost. DCDMD is also not much affected by noise in the data, so it has great practical use. It will be especially helpful in studying and solving large scale real life problems involving fluid flows, where data is hard to come by and resources are limited. KEY TAKEAWAY: In conclusion, DCDMD, a new method, offers higher accuracy, efficiency, and noise resistance than traditional methods of fluid flow modeling. It will help improve the analysis of complex problems like weather forecasting.