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cloud seeding
- Definição1
- A method of artificial rainmaking by scattering silver iodine or other finely divided particles into clouds to serve as nuclei for raindrops. The atmospheric conditions, in terms of humidity, etc., should be conducive for cloud formation for cloud seeding to be effective.
- Fonte1
- KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
- Subárea
- Meteorology
- Français
- ensemencement de nuage
- Imagem
Cloud seeding can be done by ground generators, plane, or rocket (not shown).
