Tropical Cyclone Detection and Tracking Using YOLOv8 Algorithm

Coastal areas around the world face a great threat from tropical cyclones, which makes timely and accurate identification essential for efficient disaster response. An enhanced method for detecting tropical cyclones is proposed in this work using the YOLOv8 (You Only Look Once version 8) object identification algorithm. Using the real-time object recognition capabilities of YOLOv8, the methodology is designed to tackle the challenges associated with finding cyclonic structures in satellite data. To detect crucial features typical of tropical cyclones—like cloud formations, circular symmetry, and dynamic atmospheric fluctuations—the YOLOv8 architecture is improved. To ensure its adaptability to different climatic circumstances, the model is trained using a varied dataset of labeled satellite photos. The YOLOv8-based methodology is superior to existing methods in detecting tropical cyclones with accuracy and efficiency almost in real-time, as demonstrated by the experimental results. Because of the algorithm's excellent precision, recall, and computing economy, early warning systems and catastrophe preparedness can benefit greatly from it. This research contributes to the ongoing effort to develop detection approaches for increased resilience in vulnerable coastal areas, while also utilizing YOLOv8's capabilities to address the global threat posed by tropical cyclones. This study can help clarify the necessity of improving models and conducting better observations of Tropical Cyclones.