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Goal 8 R&D Projects (Selected in FY2021)Heavy Rainfall Control for Living Together with Isolated-Convective Rainstorms and Line-Shaped Rainbands

Project manager (PM)YAMAGUCHI KoseiProfessor, Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University

Summary of the project

This project aims to control the intensity and frequency of “guerrilla heavy rainfall” and “line-shaped convective heavy rainfall”. Based on numerical meteorological models, field observations, and laboratory experiments, we will develop multiple control devices. We will construct a control system that considers the impact assessment and social accountability of heavy rainfall control, by using those devices at multiple points in time and in multiple phases. By 2050, we will contribute to the formation of a future society in which heavy rainfall control technologies integrate with nature and human society.

Control Technology Research

Milestone by year 2032

Show that heavy rains can be reduced effectively by combining multiple engineering methods, and start a small-scale outdoor experiment to demonstrate the engineering methods.

Milestone by year 2027

Quantitatively evaluate the effect of attenuating heavy rains by multiple engineering methods using a numerical weather model, and specify effective interventions to reduce heavy rains.

R&D theme progress reports

Performers

Theme [1] TAKEMI Tetsuya Kyoto University
Theme [1] YAMAGUCHI Kosei Kyoto University
Theme [1][2] NISHIJIMA Kazuyoshi Kyoto University
Theme [1] UCHIDA Takanori Kyushu University
Theme [1] SUZUKI Yoshiharu Hosei University
Theme [1] SHIMA Shin-ichiro University of Hyogo
Theme [2] OHIGASHI Tadayasu National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience
Theme [2] NAKA Yukari Kyoto University
Theme [2] NONOMURA Taku Nagoya University
Theme [3] YOROZU Kazuaki Kyoto University
Theme [3] TANAKA Tomohiro Kyoto University
Theme [3] HATORI Tsuyoshi Ehime University

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