Dr. Vlado Spiridonov, Professor
Course content:
1. Processes of formation of clouds and precipitation;
2. Internal structure of clouds;
3. Basics of phase transitions of water;
4. Nucleation processes in the atmosphere;
5. Nuclei of condensation
6. Nucleation of liquid phase
7. Growth of droplets by condensation;
8. Growth of the droplet population and precipitation formation;
9. Nucleation of ice phase
10. Microphysical bases of weather modification;
11. Nuclei of condensation and nucleation (CCN, ICN);
12. Artificial aerosols-reagents;
13. Heterogeneous reagents - silver iodide;
14. Refrigeration principle reagents (propane; dry ice);
15. Compressed air;
16. Dispersal of the fog;
17. Stimulation of precipitation;
18. Protection from hail;
19. Control of electrical discharges.