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Background
Hailstorms pose a serious threat to property and crops in the province of Alberta, Canada. Historically, claims for agricultural hail damage are received on average of 50 days each year between June 1 and September 30.
In 1996, WMI was awarded the contract by the Alberta Severe Weather Management Society to conduct the Alberta Hail Suppression Project. The contract was for personnel and equipment to provide cloud seeding and related services for the purpose of reducing hail damage to property in south-central Alberta (Calgary to Red Deer).
Project Area
The target area for the Alberta Hail Suppression Project focuses on the area from Lacombe in the north to High River in the south, with priority given to the cities of Calgary and Red Deer.
Project Information
Purpose:
Hail Damage Mitigation
Season:
June 1 - September 15
Equipment Used:
» 2 Cheyenne II aircraft
» 1 Cessna 340 aircraft
» Ejectable flare racks
» BIP flare racks
» Wing-tip generators
» 1 radar at Olds-Didsbury Airport
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