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CLOUD SEEDING [1 record]

Record 1 2022-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A weather modification technique in which clouds are treated with an active substance or agent and [that is] commonly undertaken with the following goals in mind: (1) to stimulate precipitation processes; (2) to dissipate clouds or fog; (3) to suppress hail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Introduction de particules de matière appropriée (neige carbonique, cristaux d'iodure d'argent, etc.) dans un nuage, par aéronef ou par générateurs au sol, en vue de provoquer une modification de la structure du nuage, sa dissipation, ou des précipitations.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Introducción de partículas de un material apropiado (por ejemplo dióxido de carbono, yoduro de plata) en una nube con la intención de modificar su estructura y provocar su disipación o precipitación.

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