Evaluating and guiding weather modification efforts with advanced three-dimensional numerical models

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Abstract

Several recent developments have expanded our capabilities to understand and document precipitation processes. One of these developments is the recent advances in computer hardware and software providing the capability to run advanced numerical cloud/mesoscale models. These numerical models now provide the opportunity to conduct detailed time-dependant simulations in three spatial dimensions of seeding plumes and their interaction with cloud and precipitation development in order to verify and test various seeding hypothesis. In addition, these numerical models can be run in real time to guide research and seeding operations in weather modification field programs. The Arizona Atmospheric Modification program, a combined effort between NOAA and the Arizona Department of Water Resources through the University of Arizona is using this approach to study the feasibility of winter snowpack enhancement over the Mogollon Rim in central Arizona. The Clark time-dependant, three-dimensional numerical model is used for this purpose. Preliminary results using this numerical model in weather modification efforts will be presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationManagement of Irrigation and Drainage Systems
Subtitle of host publicationIntegrated Perspectives
PublisherPubl by ASCE
Pages480-487
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)0872629198
StatePublished - 1993
EventManagement of Irrigation and Drainage Systems : Integrated Perspectives - Park City, UT, USA
Duration: Jul 21 1993Jul 23 1993

Publication series

NameManagement of Irrigation and Drainage Systems : Integrated Perspectives

Conference

ConferenceManagement of Irrigation and Drainage Systems : Integrated Perspectives
CityPark City, UT, USA
Period07/21/9307/23/93

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