China is building a huge weather-control machine – will it work?

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	China is building a huge weather-control machine – will it work?
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	2018-05-09
发布年	2018
语种	英语
国家	国际
领域	地球科学
正文(英文)	China has used mobile rocket launchers for cloud seeding Imaginechina/REX/Shutterstock By David Hambling CHINA is trying to modify the weather on a grand scale. The nation’s scientists want to increase snowfall over an area three times the size of Spain, leading to enough extra meltwater to fight drought and bolster agriculture. The project could have a massive impact – if it works. The idea is to prompt clouds to release their moisture by seeding them with silver iodide particles. Burner devices placed at the base of ridges on the Tibetan Plateau are designed to produce a powerful updraft of hot … Continue reading Subscribe for unlimited digital access Subscribe now for unlimited access Digital Unlimited web access New Scientist app Videos of over 100 science talks available exclusively to subscribers SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE Print & digital Unlimited web access Weekly print edition New Scientist app Videos of over 100 science talks available exclusively to subscribers SUBSCRIBE Existing subscribers, please log in with your email address to link your account access. Quarterly by Direct Debit Inclusive of applicable taxes (VAT)
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来源平台	NewScientist
文献类型	新闻
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/129934
专题	地球科学
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