Summary of the project

This project aims to control the intensity 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.

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

• 1. Research and development theme 1 (development of engineering methods based on numerical computations)
• 2. Research and development theme 2 (Construction of a control system)
• 3. Research and development theme 3 (Research on impact assessments of heavy rain control and social acceptance)

R&D theme structure of the project

Leader's institution

Kyoto University

R&D institutions

Kyoto Univ. Kyushu Univ. Hosei, Univ. NIED, Ehime Univ.

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