Fog/low stratus deck dispersal as a tool to enhance solar energy production

Authors

  • Tom DeFelice

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54782/jwm.v50i1.579

Keywords:

Cloud Seeding, Fog Dispersal, UAS, ‘Intelligent Systems for Cloud Seeding’, Solar Energy

Abstract

This paper explores the possible application of fog/low stratus deck dispersal techniques to enhance solar electricity potential. Weather modification via cloud seeding has been conducted for 70+ years and continues to evolve. This has included supercooled fog/low stratus dispersal/clearing, which is now considered operational. Despite being a moisture source in arid regions, fog can have economic and social impacts. Fog and low stratus decks can negatively affect human health. The additional sunshine from supercooled fog and low stratus deck dispersal/clearing operations may improve the quality of life and also provide potential opportunity for recouping lost energy potential.

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Published

2018-03-01

Issue

Section

Scientific Papers

How to Cite

Fog/low stratus deck dispersal as a tool to enhance solar energy production. (2018). The Journal of Weather Modification, 50(1). https://doi.org/10.54782/jwm.v50i1.579