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Why don't they just stick to Colorado, where most other weather modification programs are run? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34380470 https://news.ycombi
by irthomasthomas 4y ago
Why don't they just stick to Colorado, where most other weather modification programs are run? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34380470 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34380470
- OtomotO 4y agoCan you divide the effects from each other? So if project A does something, what if it influences project B?
- irthomasthomas 4y agoThe signal is so weak, anyway, that's it's practically impossible to decide cause and affect. I think it's mentioned in that article that they start with an area that's already got some rain or snow clouds and try to boost their output by a few points and hope that a trend emerges over time. Also, they do these on a small local scale, like spraying this morning to boost the rain this afternoon.
- rcme 4y agoYou need a permit in Colorado and the projects seem related to snow generation, which makes sense given that skiing is a huge industry for the state.
- schiffern 4y ago> Colorado, where most other weather modification programs are run Are you sure? That claim doesn't appear in the linked article. Here's the official list of projects in the US: https://library.noaa.gov/Collections/Digital-Collections/Weather-Modification-Project-Reports https://library.noaa.gov/Collections/Digital-Collections/Wea...