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 Overview
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Anemoi Training is a comprehensive framework designed for developing and
training machine learning models for weather forecasting. It is part of
the larger Anemoi ecosystem, which aims to provide a complete toolkit
for data-driven weather prediction. This overview will introduce you to
the key features and components of Anemoi Training, helping both users
and developers understand its capabilities and structure.

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 Key Features
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1. Flexible Model Architectures
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Anemoi Training supports multiple model architectures, including:

-  Graph Neural Networks (GNNs)
-  Graph Transformers
-  Transformers with Flash Attention

This flexibility allows researchers and practitioners to experiment with
different approaches and select the most suitable architecture for their
specific forecasting tasks.

2. Configurable Training Pipeline
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The framework uses a YAML-based configuration system, enabling users to
adjust various aspects of the training process without modifying the
underlying code. This includes:

-  Data preprocessing and normalization
-  Model hyperparameters
-  Training settings (e.g., learning rate, batch size)
-  Hardware utilization

3. Data Handling and Routing
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Anemoi Training integrates seamlessly with the Anemoi Datasets module,
providing efficient data loading and preprocessing capabilities. It
offers:

-  Support for various meteorological variables
-  Customizable data routing for input/output variables
-  Multiple normalization strategies

4. Experiment Tracking
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The framework includes built-in support for experiment tracking in
existing tools like MlFlow, allowing users to:

-  Monitor training progress in real-time
-  Compare different runs and model configurations
-  Log metrics, hyperparameters, and model artifacts

Anemoi Training is compatible with popular tracking tools like MLflow,
making it easier to manage and analyze your experiments.

5. Distributed Training
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To accelerate model development and handle large-scale datasets, Anemoi
Training supports distributed training across multiple GPUs and nodes.
This feature enables:

-  Data parallelism for improved training speed
-  Efficient resource utilization on high-performance computing systems

6. Advanced Training Techniques
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The framework incorporates several advanced training techniques to
enhance model performance:

-  Rollout training for improved long-term forecasting
-  Customizable loss function scaling
-  Flexible learning rate scheduling

7. Debugging and Troubleshooting
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Anemoi Training provides tools and configurations to help users identify
and resolve issues during the training process, including:

-  Debug configurations for quick error identification
-  Guidance on isolating and addressing common problems

8. Benchmarking and HPC Profiling
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Anemoi Training offers tools and configurations to support benchmarking
and High-Performance Computing (HPC) profiling, allowing users to
optimize training performance. This includes:

-  Benchmarking configurations for evaluating training efficiency across
   different hardware setups.
-  Profiling tools for monitoring resource utilization (CPU, GPU,
   memory) and identifying performance bottlenecks.

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 Components and Structure
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Anemoi Training is organized into several key modules:

1. Data Module
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Handles data loading, preprocessing, and routing. It interfaces with
Anemoi Datasets to ensure efficient data management.

2. Training Module
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Orchestrates the training process, including loss calculation,
optimization, and learning rate scheduling.

3. Loss Module
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Implements various loss functions and manages the model's optimisation.

4. Diagnostics Module
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Manages experiment tracking, metric logging, and visualization of
training progress.

5. Strategy Module
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Implements training strategies, including distributed training and
advanced techniques.

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 Integration with Anemoi Ecosystem
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Anemoi Training is designed to work seamlessly with other components of
the Anemoi ecosystem:

-  Anemoi Datasets: Provides preprocessed data for training
-  Anemoi Graphs: Defines the structure for graph-based models
-  Anemoi Models: Offers pre-defined model architectures
-  Anemoi Registry: Stores and manages trained models
-  Anemoi Inference: Enables operational use of trained models

This integration ensures a smooth workflow from data preparation to
model deployment in operational settings.
