Drones to Enhance Rainfall in the UAE Soon
- Publish date: Thursday، 18 March 2021
The UAE is investing more money in helping the country rain. Researchers are now using drones and electric shock technology to help make it rain.
Alya Al-Mazroui, director of the UAE’s rain-enhancement science-research program, explains the science behind the project.
As part of its fourth cycle, #UAEREP, managed by #NCM, continues to receive innovative pre-proposals supporting rain enhancement research from countries across the globe. For more: https://t.co/oco3Et71zb pic.twitter.com/QR5CLcmQyc
— UAEREP (@UAEREP) March 15, 2021
“Equipped with a payload of electric-charge emission instruments and customised sensors, these drones will fly at low altitudes and deliver an electric charge to air molecules, which should encourage precipitation.”
1 day left to submit your rain enhancement research proposals to #UAEREP’s 4th Cycle, apply today using the following link: https://t.co/ahqy2S1UJk pic.twitter.com/Qf9tDtpqoN
— UAEREP (@UAEREP) March 17, 2021
The testing is taking place over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for any falling rain.
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