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US3915379: Method of controlling weather
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Inventor(s): Burkardt; Lohr A. , China Lake, CA Finnegan; William G. , China Lake, CA Odencrantz; Frederick K. , China Lake, CA St.Amand; Pierre , China Lake, CA Stanifer; Charles D. , China Lake, CA
Applicant(s): The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, Washington, DC News, Profiles, Stocks and More about this company
Issued/Filed Dates: Oct. 28, 1975 / March 22, 1971
Application Number: US1971000126879
IPC Class: A01G 015/00; E01H 013/00;
Class: Current: 239/002.1; Original: 239/002.R;
Field of Search: 239/2 R 149/19,20,81
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The invention herein described may be manufactured and used by or for the Government of the United States of America for governmental purposes without the payment of any royalties thereon or therefor.
Abstract: A pyrotechnic formulation for use in weather modification comprising a fuelnd an oxidizer and a mixture of a metal iodate and an alkali iodate. Upon combustion metal iodide and alkali iodide are generated as mixtures and complexes which show ice nuclei activity at from -5° to -20° C. depending on the molar range of metal iodide to alkali iodide.
Attorney, Agent, or Firm: Sciascia; R. S.; Miller; Roy; Pohl; Lloyd E. K.;
Primary/Assistant Examiners: Padgett; Benjamin R.; Miller; E. A.
Related Applications: Application Number ApplDate Patent Issued Title US1968000767068 1968-10-10 US3802971 1974-04-09 PYROTECHNIC FORMULATIONS FOR WEATHER MODIFICATION COMPRISING A MIXTURE OF IODATES
U.S. References: Show the 3 patents that reference this one Patent Issued Inventor(s) Title US2527231* 10 /1950 Vonnequt US2550324* 4 /1951 Brandau US2995526* 8 /1961 DeMent US3046168* 7 /1962 Burkardt et al. US3127107* 3 /1964 Merriweather US3375148* 3 /1968 Finnegan et al. US3418184* 12 /1968 Vetter US3545677* 12 /1970 Power * some details unavailable
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1. A method for artificially influencing the weather which comprises
overseeding the tops of convective clouds with a silver iodide-potassium iodide complex whereby rainfall is suppressed.
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This invention is a division of patent application Ser. No. 767,068, filed Oct. 10, 1968 now U.S. Pat. No. 3,802,971.
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US4362271: Procedure for the artificial modification of atmospheric precipitation as well as compounds with a dimethyl sulfoxide base for use in carrying out said procedure
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Inventor(s): Montmory; Robert , St. Islier, France
Applicant(s): Agence Nationale de Valorisation de la Recherche (ANVAR), Paris, France News, Profiles, Stocks and More about this company
Issued/Filed Dates: Dec. 7, 1982 / Oct. 29, 1980
Application Number: US1980000201802
IPC Class: A01G 015/00; E01H 013/00;
Class: Current: 239/002.1; 568/027; Original: 239/002.R; 568/027;
Field of Search: 239/2 R,14 568/027
Priority Number(s): Nov. 2, 1979 FR1979000027135 Family June 20, 1980 FR1980000013745 Family
Abstract: A process for artificially modifying atmospheric precipitation wherein a liquid composition containing dimethyl sulfoxide as the principal ingredient is dispersed into the atmosphere from a container in microdroplet form having an average diameter ranging from 1 to 10 microns.
Attorney, Agent, or Firm: Cushman, Darby & Cushman;
Primary/Assistant Examiners: Kashnikow; Andres;
U.S. References: Show the 4 patents that reference this one Patent Issued Inventor(s) Title US3045051* 7 /1962 Coma et al. * some details unavailable
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1. A process for artificially modifying atmospheric precipitation comprising dispersing into an atmosphere capable of giving rise to precipitation microdroplets of a liquid composition containing dimethyl sulfoxide as the principal active ingredient.
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US5762298: Use of artificial satellites in earth orbits adaptively to modify the effect that solar radiation would otherwise have on earth's weather
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Inventor(s): Chen; Franklin Y. K. , Northport, NY 11768
Applicant(s): none
Issued/Filed Dates: June 9, 1998 / June 7, 1995
Application Number: US1995000480883
IPC Class: B64G 001/10;
Class: Current: 244/173; Original: 244/173;
Field of Search: 244/158 R,173 126/569,572,593
Abstract: A Satellite Weather Modification System (SWMS) uses earth satellites to harness solar energy to modify the thermodynamics and composition of the earth's atmosphere. SWMS has three subsystems: The first subsystem includes a network of earth satellites called Satellite Engines (SEs) used to reflect solar energy and/or transform solar energy into other forms of energy beams discharged at specified locations. The media at these locations and the media through which the energy beams pass absorb these energies and change them into heat. The second subsystem includes a large network of Remote Sensing Devices (RSDs). These sensors are used to measure local media compositions, dynamic parameters and thermodynamic properties. Sensor measurements are fed back to the third subsystem, which includes a network of Ground Control Stations (GCSs). GCSs provide energy beam guidance by estimating each beam's characteristics and its aim point trajectory as functions of time. Integration of these three subsystems establishes a sensor feedback energy beam guidance and control loop. SWMS's weather modification applications include alteration of precipitation, reclaiming of wasteland, reducing damage by bad weather, and improving environment. Its non-weather related applications include supplying concentrated energy to electricity generating stations (solar, wind and hydro), high latitude greenhouse farms, and solar powered airplanes.
Attorney, Agent, or Firm: Dowden; Donald S.;
Primary/Assistant Examiners: Hayes; Gail O.; Bainbridge; Barton L.
Related Applications: 1 patent(s) list this one as related Application Number ApplDate Patent Issued Title US1991000675880 1991-03-27
U.S. References: (No patents reference this one) Patent Issued Inventor(s) Title US3456880* 7 /1969 Blackwell US3564253 2 /1971 Buckingham SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IRRADIATION OF PLANET SURFACE AREAS US3601312 8 /1971 Feather METHOD OF INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD OF PRECIPITATION BY THE ARTIFICIAL INTRODUCTION OF SEA WATER VAPOR INTO THE ATMOSPHERE WINDWARD OF AN AIR LIFT REGION US3608810 9 /1971 Kooser METHODS OF TREATING ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS US3613992 10 /1971 Knollenberg WEATHER MODIFICATION METHOD US3659785 5 /1972 Nelson et al. WEATHER MODIFICATION UTILIZING MICROENCAPSULATED MATERIAL US3666176 5 /1972 Carter, Jr. SOLAR TEMPERATURE INVERSION DEVICE US3795626* 3 /1974 Kuhne et al. US3868072 2 /1975 Fogarty ORBITAL ENGINE US3915379 10 /1975 Burkardt et al. Method of controlling weather US3933323 1 /1976 Dudley et al. Solid state solar to microwave energy converter system and apparatus US3971454 7 /1976 Waterbury System for generating electrical energy to supply power to propel vehicles US4042196 8 /1977 Brice Method and apparatus for triggering a substantial change in earth characteristics and measuring earth changes US4078747 3 /1978 Minovitch Orbiting solar power station US4085543 4 /1978 Barnard Heat distribution system US4305555 12 /1981 Davis Solar energy system with relay satellite US4362271 12 /1982 Montmory Procedure for the artificial modification of atmospheric precipitation as well as compounds with a dimethyl sulfoxide base for use in carrying out said procedure US4371135 2 /1983 Keisler Solar array spacecraft reflector US4402480 9 /1983 Udell Atmosphere modification satellite US4408206 10 /1983 Fitch et al. System for transmitting power from a solar satellite to earth and subsequent conversion to a 60 Hertz three phase signal US4470544 9 /1984 Bronicki et al. Method of and means for weather modification US4490668 12 /1984 Sterzer Microwave radiator utilizing solar energy US4557444 12 /1985 Jackson et al. Aerospace vehicle US4643355 2 /1987 Sanders et al. Method and apparatus for modification of climatic conditions US4653690 3 /1987 St. Amand et al. Method of producing cumulus clouds US4691882 9 /1987 Young Co-operative satellites US4712155 12 /1987 Eastlund et al. Method and apparatus for creating an artificial electron cyclotron heating region of plasma US4728051 3 /1988 Johnson Reversible reel assembly US4728061 3 /1988 Johnson et al. Spacecraft operable in two alternative flight modes US4775120 10 /1988 Marwick Extraterrestrial transportation apparatus and method US4787580 11 /1988 Ganssle Large solar arrays with high natural frequencies US4809935 3 /1989 Draim Satellite continuous coverage constellations US4824051 4 /1989 Engelking Orbital system including a tethered satellite US4836086 6 /1989 Cecconi Apparatus and method for the mixing and diffusion of warm and cold air for dissolving fog US4883244 11 /1989 Challoner et al. Satellite attitude determination and control system with agile beam sensing US5131955 7 /1992 Stern et al. Depolyable retractable photovoltaic concentrator solar array assembly for space applications * some details unavailable
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1. A method of augmenting solar irradiation of the earth comprising the steps of,
placing a plurality of satellites respectively into a plurality of nonintersecting earth orbits, each of said satellites having a flattened shape with first and second sides; mounting at least one gimbal on the first side of each of said satellites; mounting at least one gimbal on the second side of each of said satellites; mounting at least one flat panel on each of said gimbals, each of said panels having a reflecting surface on one side and a plurality of solar cells on the other side and having at least two independent degrees of attitude freedom relative to the satellites on which they are respectively mounted; orienting at least one of said panels on each of said satellites to position a plurality of said solar cells on each of said satellites to absorb solar radiation for generating power to operate each of said satellites; orienting, relative to a first of said satellites and having regard to the direction of incident solar radiation on said first satellite and the direction from said first satellite to a second of said satellites, the reflecting surface on said first satellite to reflect solar radiation to said second satellite; and orienting, relative to said second satellite and having regard to the direction of incident reflected solar radiation from said first satellite and the direction from said second satellite to a selected location on or near the earth, the reflecting surface of said second satellite to reflect solar radiation to said selected location; so that sunlight is transmitted by reflection to said selected location to increase the sunlight otherwise incident at said selected location.
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This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/675,880, filed Mar. 27, 1991.
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Other References: Introduction to Radar Systems, by M.I. Skolik, McGraw-Hill Book Co. 164(pp. 539-547). Radar and the Atmosphere, by A.J. Bogush, Jr., Artech House 1989 (pp. 275-295).
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