5 January 2024 | ZeroGeoengineering.com | ZeroNotification.com | Image source| Fortune Business Insights |“The global market is relatively consolidated with key players such as Weather Modification Inc., RHS Consulting Inc., North America Weather Consultants Inc., Snowy Hydro Limited, Mettech S.P.A, and others. Major players focus on expansion into emerging markets, research and development (R&D), and technological advancements to increase their market share. For instance, in July 2021, with temperatures reaching 50 – C, Dubai in the UAE is making its own rain using drones that fly into the clouds and release electrical charges. The UAE’s cloud seeding operations are part of an ongoing USD 15 million mission to generate rain in the country.”
“The global cloud seeding market size was valued at USD 375.6 million in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 406.4 million in 2024 to USD 684.2 million by 2032…
…Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification technique that changes the amount and type of precipitation that falls from clouds. This is achieved by dispersing material into the atmosphere that acts as cloud condensation or ice nuclei, altering the microphysical processes that occur within the cloud. The process can be carried out in different ways using seeding agents. Dry ice, silver iodide, and potassium iodide are the three most commonly used chemicals to form clouds.”
“Drones, equipped to deliver seeding material to clouds precisely in challenging conditions, could contribute to improved timing and location accuracy. The findings of the research were published in the journal Atmospheric Research under the title “Modern and Prospective Technologies for Weather Modification Activities: A First Demonstration of Integrating Autonomous Uncrewed Aircraft Systems” and detailed a three-week-long field test conducted in the U.S. in 2021. Moreover, nanomaterial as seeding agents, strategic partnerships and collaborations, and government initiatives are key trends in the market.”
Toxicity of commonly used cloud seeding chemicals dry ice, silver iodide and potassium iodide:
According to PubChem, silver iodide is classified as a long-term environmental hazard that is very toxic to aquatic life and a combustible agent.
Potassium iodide is characterized as an irritant, environmental hazard, and health hazard by PubChem.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) used in cloud seeding is Solid Dry Ice, registered for used as a pesticide and rodenticide. PubChem
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