The National Meteorological Authority announces one of the research experiments to study the possibility of the formation of cumulus rain clouds
The National Center of Meteorology, through its UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Sciences, has implemented the second phase of innovative research experiments to study the possibility of cumulus rain clouds formation by stimulating vertical winds.
The experiments were carried out at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah by a research team led by Dr. Ali Abshaev, a researcher at the Cryolipolysis Research Center in Russia, and recipient of the third cycle grant of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science.
The field experiments included monitoring the activities of local clouds and precipitation in the eastern regions of the UAE during the winter and comparing their results with the experiments of last spring, which lasted from February 17 to March 26, 2021.
This research project aims to study the possibility of stimulating vertical convection currents by a jet engine equipped with advanced scientific measuring devices, leading to the formation of cumulus rain clouds.
During the period from December 24, 2021 to January 5, 2022, the research team conducted about 12 research experiments in different weather conditions, which included three experiments in a clear sky, and four experiments with the presence of pregnancy and stratigraphic clouds above or a short distance from the experiment site, in addition to three experiments with Direct intervention with pregnancy withdrawal, and two trials with intervention with stratified pull.
These experiments pave the way for a broader technical and economic study in the future, using more powerful jet engines to enhance the capabilities of the system and increase its efficiency.
On this occasion, the President of the Asian Meteorological Federation, Dr. Abdullah Al-Mandoos, said that within the framework of our support for the national strategy for innovation in the UAE, the National Center of Meteorology continues efforts of scientific and technical innovation in the field of rain enhancement research to achieve the aspirations of our wise leadership to ensure water security for the UAE and other countries. other around the world.
His Excellency explained that through the Emirates Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science, the National Center of Meteorology works closely with grantees of the program and supports their pioneering research projects to find sustainable solutions to the risks of water scarcity, especially for the communities most vulnerable to the consequences of this crisis, noting that these efforts are aimed at developing local and global capabilities in This important research area, which will enable us to secure our needs of sustainable water resources and advance social and economic development.
For her part, Director of the Emirates Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science, Alia Al Mazrouei, said that the outputs of this project will enhance our understanding of the mechanism of cloud formation and precipitation in the region, as the data collected by this study on the atmosphere have answered many important questions about the factors contributing to the formation of raindrops. Clouds, which will enable scientists to identify the ideal conditions for the implementation of seeding operations in the future.
We look forward to benefiting from the results of the campaign in developing new, more effective and less costly methods of cloud seeding, increasing rainfall rates and enhancing our fresh water resources.
These experiments are a culmination of the numerical modeling studies carried out by the research team over the past three years using theoretical and laboratory applications. above sea level.
During which an engineering model consisting of a jet engine connected to advanced scientific measuring devices consisting of a drone used to collect weather data, a radiometer, a “lidar” wind measuring device, devices for diffusion of mixed hygroscopic materials, an infrared thermal imaging device, and other devices was tested. and advanced equipment.
The project derives its theoretical basis from the clouds caused by volcanic activity, which may lead to the formation of vertical convection currents, to turn into cumulus clouds and stimulate precipitation. The project seeks to create this phenomenon by using more environmentally friendly methods based on advanced technologies to stimulate the formation of cumulus clouds.
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