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Vol. 22 No. 1 (2026)

Published: June 15, 2026

Pages: 36-45

Original Article

TransformingWind Nowcasting: Innovative Strategies for Next-Frame Prediction Using Conv-LSTM-3D Model

Abhay B. Upadhyay 1 Saurin R. Shah 1 Rajesh A. Thakkar 1
1 Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
History
  • Received: October 8, 2023
  • Revised: March 21, 2024
  • Accepted: April 13, 2024
  • Available Online: June 15, 2026
DOI

https://doi.org/10.37917/ijeee.22.1.4

Abstract

This research paper presents an innovative approach to wind nowcasting, addressing specific performance parameters through advanced machine learning techniques. The research aims to overcome inherent challenges in capturing intricate spatiotemporal relationships within wind data. Our novel methodology integrates Conv-LSTM-3D models, emphasizing the prediction of next-frame wind patterns. The Conv-LSTM-3D architecture, combining 3D convolutions and LSTM networks, is specifically tailored to effectively learn temporal dependencies and spatial features in wind data. The introduction outlines the pressing issues associated with traditional wind nowcasting methods, emphasizing the need for improved accuracy and prediction reliability. The primary objectives of this study are to explore the potential of Conv-LSTM-3D models in enhancing wind nowcasting and to assess their performance against traditional methods. Through comprehensive experiments, our approach demonstrates significant improvements in critical performance metrics, including Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), and Structural Similarity Index (SSIM). Specifically, improvements of 0.01, 19.23, 0.11, and 0.64 are observed, highlighting the enhanced accuracy and prediction reliability in the context of next-frame wind nowcasting. Notably, the system achieves these advancements within a reduced time frame, taking only 1149 seconds. This research contributes significantly to the advancement of meteorological prediction techniques, offering a refined short-term wind forecasting tool with potential applications across various fields. The improved clarity and organization of our methodology and findings pave the way for more effective utilization of Conv-LSTM-3D models in enhancing wind nowcasting capabilities.

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