by Harold Fensky | Climate Engineering, Ethics, Weather
Cloud seeding, a form of weather modification, has emerged as a technological intervention to induce precipitation from clouds. Aimed at enhancing rainfall, mitigating drought, and controlling hail, this technique has been both utilized and scrutinized globally. This...
by Harold Fensky | Ionosphere, Showdown, Technology
In the final part of our series, we explore the future perspectives and potential innovations in the field of ionospheric communication. As technology advances, new opportunities are emerging to further harness and optimize this natural medium for long-distance...
by Harold Fensky | Ionosphere, Radio Frequencies
Building on the understanding of how radio frequencies interact with the ionosphere, this second part of the series delves into the practical applications of this phenomenon and the challenges it presents. The capability of the ionosphere to reflect radio waves has...
by Harold Fensky | Ethics, Ionosphere, Radio Frequencies
The ionosphere, a crucial layer of Earth’s atmosphere, plays a pivotal role in radio communication. This first part of our series explores how radio frequencies interact with the ionosphere and the basic principles behind this phenomenon. Understanding the...
by Harold Fensky | AI and Environment, Policy and Regulation, Risks, Showdown, Weather Models
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is embarking on a transformative journey to migrate its weather models to the cloud, with an aim to fully integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its operations by 2025. While this move promises to enhance...
