Space options for tropical cyclone hazard mitigation

作者：Dicaire Isabelle^*; Nakamura Ryoko; Arikawa Yoshihisa; Okada Kazuyuki; Itahashi Takamasa; Summerer Leopold

来源：Acta Astronautica, 2015, 107: 208-217.

DOI：10.1016/j.actaastro.2014.11.022

• Space systems
• Remote sensing
• Natural disaster prevention
• Space solar power
• Tropical cyclones
• Hazard mitigation

This paper investigates potential space options for mitigating the impact of tropical cyclones on cities and civilians. Ground-based techniques combined with space-based remote sensing instrumentation are presented together with space-borne concepts employing space solar power technology. Two space-borne mitigation options are considered: atmospheric warming based on microwave irradiation and laser-induced cloud seeding based on laser power transfer. Finally technology roadmaps dedicated to the space-borne options are presented, including a detailed discussion on the technological viability and technology readiness level of our proposed systems. Based on these assessments, the space-borne cyclone mitigation options presented in this paper may be established in a quarter of a century.

• 出版日期2015-3