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On acoustic stimulation of atmospheric precipitation

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Stimulation of atmospheric precipitation by acoustic waves is considered. The interaction of acoustic waves with fog particles and the acoustic coagulation phenomenon are analyzed. It is proposed that the effect of amplification of sound in a weakly ionized gas be used to prevent sound decay away from the source in a foggy environment.

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Translated from Zhurnal Tekhnichesko\(\overset{\lower0.5em\hbox{$\smash{\scriptscriptstyle\smile}$}}{l} \) Fiziki, Vol. 75, No. 9, 2005, pp. 85–88.

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Galechyan, G.A. On acoustic stimulation of atmospheric precipitation. Tech. Phys. 50, 1191–1194 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1134/1.2051461

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