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Innovative laser based rain enhancement project launched by UAEREP and DERC teams

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2024-03-02 13:47:58
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Recently, the UAE Rainfall Enhancement Scientific Research Program launched a groundbreaking project with Dr. Guillaume Matras and his team from the Directional Energy Research Center of the Institute of Technology Innovation, aiming to address the challenge of global water shortage through advanced technology. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the field of rainfall enhancement science, with the potential to use laser induced plasma channels in clouds to stimulate the formation of rainfall.

The core of this innovative project is the "Rainfall Trigger Demonstrator Based on Laser Integrated Remote Sensing Technology", which is a research work that combines laboratory investigations with outdoor experiments. This project utilizes a mobile high-power pulsed laser demonstrator equipped with a remote sensing system to measure droplet size distribution and analyze the molecular composition of clouds. This measure represents a crucial step in alleviating water scarcity by utilizing laser technology to increase the potential for rainfall.

Dr. Matras and his team, as well as collaborators from renowned institutions such as the Weizmann Institute for Science, the Swiss Federal Laboratory for Materials Science and Technology, and the Strahlwerkzeuge Institute at the University of Stuttgart, are all driven by the vision of creating sustainable solutions to address global water resource challenges. This project aims not only to promote understanding of cloud microphysics, but also to promote knowledge sharing and innovation in the research community. With the support of UAEREP, this work will make significant contributions to the field of rainfall enhancement science.

UAEREP Director Alya Al Mazroui emphasized the importance of combining the project with the Muhammad bin Zayed Water Initiative and the urgent need to address the water scarcity crisis through technological innovation. The collaboration between UAEREP and DERC highlights a shared commitment to groundbreaking research that can provide practical and feasible solutions for strengthening global water security. As Dr. Chaouki Kasmi, Chief Researcher of DERC at TII, has stated, this project embodies an unwavering pursuit of one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

The launch of this laser based rain enhancement project symbolizes a hopeful step towards overcoming water scarcity, showcasing the power of cooperation, innovation, and scientific research, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Source: Laser Net

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