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# gaIA: Italian Landscape GAN Model

gaIA is the first Italian GAN model trained on satellite images of a selection of Italy's main glaciers, forests, lakes, rivers, and coasts that are most affected by climate change. It is usable for scientific and artistic purposes.

![Intro](https://www.thewhatifproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/intro-1.jpg)

## Dataset

- **Images**: 12k
- **Image Format**: 1024x1024
- **Source**: Copernicus Sentinel 2A
- **Reference Years**: 2017 – June 2024

![Dataset](https://www.thewhatifproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dataset-1.jpg)

- **29 Covered Areas**:
  - **Glaciers**: Adamello, Gran Paradiso, Marmolada, Presena, Forni, Belvedere
  - **Lakes**: Bracciano, Garda, Maggiore, Trasimeno, Iseo, Como
  - **Rivers**: Tiber, Adige, Arno, etc.
  - **Islands/Coasts**: Chia, Marina di Pisa, Venezia, Stromboli, Rosolina Mare, Costiera Amalfitana
  - **Parks**: Abruzzo, Casentinesi, Pollino, Sila, Gargano, Aspromonte

![Dataset Location](https://www.thewhatifproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dataset_detail-1.jpg)

## Training

- **Framework**: StyleGAN3-T
- **GPUs**: 1 - NVIDIA A100 80GB
- **Batch**: 32
- **Gamma**: 32
- **Kimg**: 5152.0
- **Augmentations**: 38,040
- **Time**: ~220 hours

![Training](https://www.thewhatifproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/training-1.jpg)

## Requirements

Please refer to Official NVIDIA Paper [Requirements](https://github.com/NVlabs/stylegan3?tab=readme-ov-file#requirements) 

## How to Start
```python
import torch
from PIL import Image
import numpy as np
import pickle

# Set the device to GPU
device = torch.device('cuda')

# Load the model
with open('/thewhatifproject/gaIA_v1.pkl', 'rb') as f:
    G = pickle.load(f)['G_ema'].cuda()  # torch.nn.Module

# Set the model to evaluation mode
G.eval()

# Set the seed for reproducibility
seed = 28

# Generate latent codes using the specified seed
z = torch.from_numpy(np.random.RandomState(seed).randn(1, G.z_dim)).to(device)

# Generate the image using the generator
with torch.no_grad():
    img = G(z, None, truncation_psi=1, noise_mode='const')

# Process the image for saving
# - Change dimensions order from NCHW to NHWC
# - Scale from range [-1, +1] to [0, 255]
# - Clamp values to ensure they are within [0, 255]
# - Convert to uint8
img = (img.permute(0, 2, 3, 1) * 127.5 + 128).clamp(0, 255).to(torch.uint8)

# Save the image using PIL
Image.fromarray(img[0].cpu().numpy(), 'RGB').save('generated_image.png')

print("Image saved as 'generated_image.png'")
```

The above code requires torch_utils and `dnnlib` to be accessible via `PYTHONPATH`. It does not need source code for the networks themselves — their class definitions are loaded from the pickle via `torch_utils.persistence`.

The pickle contains three networks. `G` and `D` are instantaneous snapshots taken during training, and `G_ema` represents a moving average of the generator weights over several training steps. The networks are regular instances of `torch.nn.Module`, with all of their parameters and buffers placed on the CPU at import and gradient computation disabled by default.

The generator consists of two submodules, `G.mapping` and `G.synthesis`, that can be executed separately.

See [NVIDIA Repo](https://github.com/NVlabs/stylegan3?tab=readme-ov-file#using-networks-from-python) for additional information.

**A dedicated Repo for gaIA inference with ready-to-use scripts is on the way! Stay tuned!**

## Inference Samples
![Generation](https://www.thewhatifproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/generation.png)

## Uses

### Scientific
- Transfer Learning
- Synthetic data generation
- Future scenario simulations *
- Comparative analysis *

*It is necessary to integrate external predictive climate models to generate future scenarios sumulation

### Artistic
- Art installations & exhibitions
- Public awareness campaigns
- Multimedia performances

## License
This project and repository contains two licenses:

1. **Apache 2.0 License**: Applies to the model and any modifications or additions made by The "What If" Project.
2. **NVIDIA Source Code License for StyleGAN3**: Applies to the original StyleGAN3 software used for training the model.

Please see the LICENSE files in the repository for more details.

## How to Contribute
Join us in using our model to make a differente! For more information and updates, visit [gaIA spotlight](https://share.thewhatifproject.com/gaia).

## Contact
For any questions or support, contact us through our [website](https://thewhatifproject.com) and follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the.whatifproject/).