Abstract: The seasonal maximum daily rainfall values for the 1871?1970 period at these three large cities in different climates were studied to discern trends. Upward trends of 19?38% were found in the warm season values at all ...

Abstract: On 16?17 August 1959, a severe rainstorm in which amounts exceeded 10 inches in 16 hours occurred in southern Illinois and bordering states. A dense raingage network was located on the major axis of this storm, and one of ...

Abstract: Historical weather records at eight American urban areas of varying size, type, and climate were studied for indications of inadvertent precipitation modification. The six largest cities all had experienced warm seasonal ...

Abstract: An investigation was made of urban effects on precipitation in and downwind of St. Louis through use of long-term climatic records within a radius of 50?75 mi of the city. Based upon radar climatological studies, two ...

Abstract: An investigation was made of the potential effects of modifying growing-season rainfall on the yields and economic benefits of the two major Illinois crops, corn and soybeans. Crop yield and weather data for the 38-year ...

Abstract: Use Of weather modification by farm groups, state agencies, and power companies to perform operational projects continues to expand. Seven percent of the United States experienced cloud seeding during 1977. The major ...

Abstract: The paper presents an analysis of climate prediction needs and uses within six important subsegments of the agribusiness sector. Results are based on a mail survey of 114 managers. Although nearly 70% of the respondents ...

Abstract: METROMEX was the first major field program aimed at studying the reality and causes of urban rainfall anomalies suggested in several climatological studies. The results from the 1971?74 METROMEX data portray statistically ...

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