Scientists from 16 Russian institutes in Siberia, Moscow, and St. Petersburg have presented a digital twin of Baikal. The model will help protect the unique ecosystem of the lake.
We can now confidently say that we have a digital twin. The only thing is that it will be improved, the models will be refined, and the data processing methods will be refined. This process is very lengthy.
He added that the alpha version of the model is already ready and reproduces processes in the Baikal natural area with high accuracy.
According to Igor Yeltsov, Deputy Director of the Institute of Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Geophysics SB RAS, there are sludge storage facilities near the lake. They can threaten the environment during severe mudflows. That is why scientists have developed the concept of a controlled mudflow (a rapid and powerful movement of water, often accompanied by mud, stones, and other debris) within the framework of a digital twin.
Baikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, is considered the deepest lake on the planet and the largest source of fresh water, containing up to 20% of the world's reserves. The lake is an important natural heritage site and a popular tourist destination.
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