Anchorage, AK, December 2024 – beadedstream has developed a groundbreaking Temperature Forecasting Tool (TFT), a sophisticated machine learning-powered solution designed to revolutionize temperature monitoring in challenging cold regions, with a primary focus on Alaska’s North Slope.
Integrating cutting-edge machine learning algorithms with data from beadedstream sensors and NOAA weather forecasts, the TFT provides unprecedented accuracy in ground temperature predictions. The tool offers a comprehensive 30-day ground temperature forecast at a depth of -30 cm, delivering daily updates that capture the most current temperature trends.
Recently, the tool demonstrated its potential during a pilot project with Santos Limited for the Pikka Development Project in the winter of 2023-24. During the trial, the TFT showcased remarkable predictive capabilities, forecasting ground temperature thresholds with significant accuracy. The tool predicted when ground temperatures would reach the critical -5℃ within three days of the actual event—a marked improvement over previous forecasting methods. This precision enabled Santos to obtain its tundra travel permit 21 days earlier than the state’s general opening, highlighting the tool’s potential to enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
Specifically engineered for industries operating in extreme cold environments, the tool provides detailed visualizations of air and ground temperature trends, presenting complex data in easy-to-interpret graphical formats. Users receive probabilistic insights, such as the likelihood of reaching specific temperature thresholds within the next 30 days.
The Temperature Forecasting Tool offers specialized forecast versions for two critical seasonal periods: winter (October 1 – February 1) and spring (March 1 – July 15). Its machine learning model can be customized for diverse geographical regions, extending potential use to permafrost zones in Canada and similar global locations.
Key applications include ice road permitting, permafrost monitoring, and environmental assessment. Accessible through beadedcloud, the tool provides 24/7 secure access via desktop and mobile devices, ensuring operators and researchers can monitor critical temperature data from anywhere in the world.
By transforming complex environmental data into actionable intelligence, beadedstream’s Temperature Forecasting Tool stands to significantly improve operational safety, efficiency, and planning in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
To learn more about the Temperature Forecasting Tool, visit the Temperature Forecasting Tool product page.
