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MODIFICATION CLOUDS [2 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2004-11-26

English

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

Any artificial process which alters the evolution of a cloud, either to cause dissipation or to stimulate precipitation.

Key term(s)
  • modification of a cloud
  • modification of clouds

French

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

Modification, par des moyens artificiels, de l'évolution naturelle des nuages, soit pour provoquer la dissipation des nuages, soit pour stimuler les précipitations.

Spanish

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

Cambio, por medios artificiales, de la evolución natural de una nube para disiparla o para estimularla a que precipite.

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Record 2 2001-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • Climatology
  • Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
OBS

... of the World Meteorological Organization. The main purpose of the Programme is to stimulate collaboration and participation in basic research in the physics and chemistry of clouds and encourage application of this research with particular emphasis on the needs of weather prediction, weather modification and atmospheric pollution. This includes parameterization of clouds and precipitation processes in atmospheric models, the role of clouds in the radiative balance of the atmosphere, chemical transformation and transportation of pollutants, weather modification, etc. The programme provides information on the rationale underlying all aspects of weather modification and the role of clouds in atmospheric chemistry. It strives to identify uncertainties that inhibit progress and to encourage activities that contribute to their resolution.

Key term(s)
  • Physics and Chemistry of Clouds and Weather Modification Research Program

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Climatologie
  • Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
OBS

... de l'Organisation météorologique mondiale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas internacionales
  • Climatología
  • Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
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