R&D Project

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.

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 |
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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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