Satellites could also heat the cloud tops by beaming microwaves from space.
"A Category 4 hurricane releases an enormous amount of energy, both through its winds and the formation of clouds and rain. The wind energy alone for an average hurricane can reach up to 1.5 x 10¹² watts (1.5 terawatts), which is roughly half of the total electrical generating capacity of the world. This doesn’t even account for the energy from rain, which can be even more staggering.
When factoring in the rain and cloud formation, the energy output increases to about 6.0 x 10¹⁴ watts (600 terawatts), which is over 200 times the total global electrical generating capacity. This immense energy release makes hurricanes one of the most powerful natural events on Earth, comparable to tens of thousands of nuclear bombs over their entire lifespan."
Thinking critically:
1. Given that a hurricane has such immense energy, could microwaves from a few satellites realistically have any measurable impact on a storm in real-world conditions, as opposed to simulations?
2. If we ever could develop the technology to control or redirect a force of nature as powerful and chaotic as a hurricane, how extraordinary would that be for human civilization. Isn't it too good to be true?
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2000: In an interview three years after the article you linked was published, Moshe Alamaro admitted: 'So far, we haven't found any method that works.'
https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/interviews/steering-hurricanes-out-harms-way
2024: After retiring from his work on atmospheric research, Moshe became involved in initiatives like "The Green Revolution 2.0." This project, focused on developing innovative agricultural techniques, aims to combat the challenges of
climate change and arid land.
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