Project Foggy Cloud III, Phase 1

Abstract

Foggy Cloud III, Phase I is part of a continuing series of experiments concerning the modification and dispersal of warm fog and stratus clouds. Tests were conducted at the Arcata-Eureka Airport, Humboldt County, Calif. from 27 July to 24 October 1970, using fixed-wing aircraft as delivery vehicles. The seeding agents were (1) a solution of ammonium nitrate, urea, and water developed during Foggy Cloud I, and (2) water. Of the 19 seeding tests, 17 showed some response to seeding. The results of seeding seven fogs classified as steady-state were completely successful, with ceilings and visibilities improved sufficiently to permit normal flight operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0742081

Entities

People

  • Pierre St.-amand
  • Richard S. Clark
  • Tommy L. Wright

Organizations

  • Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Cameras
  • Aerial Photography
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Ammonium Nitrate
  • Cameras
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Materials
  • Observation
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Planetary Sciences
  • Radiosondes
  • Research Facilities
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Standards
  • Surface Properties

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.