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Aerial electrostatic system for weather modification

US11116150B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture · US
Active Influence and Scientific Management, SP · US

Inventors

Daniel E. Martin · Lee's Summit, US
Arquimedes Ruiz-Columbie · Pieter Appelplein, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 8, 2019
Grant date	Sep 14, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 8, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB64D1/18
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The system uses a specifically modified spray assembly to spray electrically charged fluid below selected clouds so that an updraft carries the charged fluid into the cloud and induces precipitation. The size, charge, and design of the sprayers are specifically designed to elicit precipitation.

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