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GEOENGINEERING-AU-2024-001-COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY (UPDATED)
I. Aircraft Used
- Commercial airliners: 500-600 ft
- General aviation aircraft: 12,000-14,000 ft
- Military aircraft: 150-200 ft
- Gliders and sport aircraft: 2,000-3,000 ft
- Recreational aircraft: 1,500-2,500 ft
- Training aircraft: 1,000-2,000 ft
II. Locations
- Australian mainland
- Tasmania
- External territories (Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Norfolk Island)
III. Flight Paths and Frequencies
- Varied routes and altitudes
- Frequent flights over major cities and regional areas
IV. Altitudes
- Cruising altitudes: 20,000-40,000 ft (6,000-12,000 m)
- Spray altitudes: 10,000-30,000 ft (3,000-9,000 m)
- Cloud seeding altitudes: 5,000-20,000 ft (1,500-6,000 m)
- Weather modification altitudes: 10,000-50,000 ft (3,000-15,000 m)
V. Agency and Government Partners
- CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)
- Snowy Hydro
- Australian Bureau of Meteorology
- NSW Department of Primary Industries
- Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
- Queensland Department of Environment and Science
VI. Specific Programs
- Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI): 60,000-80,000 ft (18,000-24,000 m)
- Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB): 5,000-10,000 ft (1,500-3,000 m)
- Cirrus Cloud Thinning (CCT): 30,000-50,000 ft (9,000-15,000 m)
- Airports Used:
- New South Wales (NSW):
- Camden Airport
- Bankstown Airport
- Mascot Airport (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport)
- Victoria:
- Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine Airport)
- Moorabbin Airport
- Essendon Airport
- Queensland:
- Brisbane Airport
- Gold Coast Airport
- Cairns Airport
- South Australia:
- Adelaide Airport
- Parafield Airport
- Port Augusta Airport
- Western Australia:
- Perth Airport
VII. Chemicals Used
- Aluminum-based compounds (Al2O3)
- Barium-based compounds (BaSO4)
- Strontium-based compounds (SrCO3)
- Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
- Sulfur-based compounds (SO2)
- Silver iodide (AgI)
VIII. Contractors
- Basler Turbo Conversions (USA)
- Ikhana Aircraft Services (USA)
- Marsh Aviation (USA)
- Airborne Research Australia (ARA)
- Airborne Sciences Australia
IX. Manufacturers
- Aluminum: Alcoa Inc. (USA), Rio Tinto (Australia/UK)
- Barium: Chemetall (Germany/USA), Albemarle Corporation (USA)
- Strontium: Solvay (Belgium), BASF (Germany)
- Titanium dioxide: DuPont (USA), Chemours (USA)
- Sulfur: ExxonMobil (USA), Royal Dutch Shell (Netherlands)
- Silver iodide: Sigma-Aldrich (USA), Alfa Aesar (USA)
X. Human Health Impacts
1. Respiratory Issues:
- Aerosol particles exacerbate respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD)
- Increased risk of respiratory infections and diseases
2. Neurological Effects:
- Exposure to aluminum compounds linked to neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
- Potential impact on cognitive function and mood
XI. Environmental Concerns
- Soil contamination
- Water pollution
- Disruption of ecosystems
- Loss of biodiversity
XII. Operation Period
- Ongoing research and testing
- Potential large-scale implementation
XIII. Target Populations (Global Organizations and Private Foundations)
- United Nations: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focus on poverty, health, education
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: Funding geoengineering research, global health initiatives
- Rockefeller Foundation: Supporting climate change mitigation, global health, economic development
- World Health Organization (WHO): Focus on global health, disease prevention
- World Bank: Funding climate change mitigation, economic development projects
- Target populations:
- Developing countries (e.g., Africa, Asia, South America)
- Low-income communities
- Indigenous populations
- Elderly and vulnerable populations
- Urban and rural areas
XIV. Current Programs on
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