R&D Project
Goal 8 R&D ProjectsArtificial generation of upstream maritime heavy rains to govern intense-rain-induced disasters over land
Project manager (PM)KOTSUKI ShunjiProfessor, Institute for Advanced Academic Research / Center for Environmental Remote Sensing, Chiba University
Summary of the project
This project aims to develop a weather control technology that mitigates heavy-rainfall-induced economic damages by artificially generating heavy rain over the upstream ocean. Given the limitations of directly altering the atmosphere, we explore a weather control method for intentional generation of heavy rains with optimization of manipulations. We will also promote social science research on legal issues and environmental risk assessments in order to accelerate the practical application of our results. By 2050, we aim to establish a weather control technology that society can accept.
Leader's institution
Chiba University
R&D institutions
Kyoto University, Osaka University, JAMSTEC, Chiba University, Juntendo University, University of Toyama, Tohoku University, Nagoya University, Osaka Metropolitan University, The University of Kitakyushu, Okayama University, Shimane University, Sompo Risk Management Inc., Nara Institute of Science and Technology
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