Sky Image Datasets

Sky image datasets are crucial for developing advanced algorithms in various fields, primarily focusing on improving solar irradiance forecasting and enhancing autonomous navigation systems. Current research emphasizes the use of deep learning models, including vision transformers and fully convolutional networks, to analyze these images for tasks such as cloud detection, segmentation, and motion prediction. The availability of diverse, high-quality datasets, including both real-world and synthetically generated data, is driving progress in these areas, with applications ranging from optimizing renewable energy grids to improving the accuracy and reliability of autonomous vehicles in challenging environments. The development and sharing of these datasets are key to advancing research and practical applications.