1 Rain Proof Anti Hail Rocket System RP-100
The rain proof anti hail rocket operation has the advantages of round-the-clock, all-weather, suitable for all kinds of weather conditions.
The rain proof anti hail rocket has obtained a number of patents, and is the most widely used in the weather modification operation in China. The rocket and the launching system form a complete set of weather modification operation system.
1. Efficient operation: High nucleation rate of rocket seeding material and wide operation coverage.
2. Safe operation: The rocket adopts parachute recovery mode, with high reliability and no explosion hidden danger and risk.
3. All weather operation: The rocket operation is less limited by weather conditions.
Specification
Diameter: φ82mm
Mass: 8.0kg
Height: 8.3km
Seeding Materials: 630g
Service Life: 3 years
2 Ejectable-flare Rain Proof Anti Hail Rocket System RP-100Z
The RP-100Z ejectable-flare rain proof anti hail rocket system adopts advanced ejectable-flare seeding method to realize high-efficiency three-dimensional cloud seeding. The rocket combines solid rocket technology and high-performance seeding technology of weather modification, which can be used effectively to achieve the purpose of increasing rainfall / snowfall or hail suppression.
The product has such characteristics as high nucleus forming rate, rapid nucleation rate, high seeding intensity, large seeding range, high launch altitude, high reliability, no pollution, low cost etc..
The rocket has obtained a number of patents, and is the most widely used in the weather modification operation in China.The RP-100Z ejectable-flare rain proof anti hail rocket system and its launching system form a complete set of weather modification operation system.
Specification
Diameter: 82mm
Mass: 8.3kg
Height: 8.0km
Seeding Materials: 500g
Service Life: 3 years
Application areas
The products are applied in artificial precipitation and snow enhancement, hail suppression, rain elimination, agricultural drought resistance, disaster reduction and prevention, water conservation, water increase in river and reservoir, forest fire prevention, ecological environment restoration and meteorological support for important events, etc.
Product advantages
1. RP-100Z ejectable-flare rain proof anti hail rocket system adopts the achievement of PR-100 rain proof anti hail rocket system and improves the product reliability, safety and versatility.
2. The rocket adopts the advanced ejectable-flare seeding method to realize the three-dimensional cloud seeding. It effectively enlarges the seeding range and increases the nucleation rate of the seeding agent in flight.
3. All weather operation: The rocket operation is less limited by weather conditions.
Representative Specifications (indicative)
| Parameter | Value / Options | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket caliber / form factor | 70–200 mm class (modular canisters) | Selected per payload volume & range needs |
| Payload types | Cloud-seeding agents (silver iodide), hygroscopic aerosols, inert test rounds | Agent selection per environmental approvals |
| Payload mass per rocket | 0.5–8 kg | Varies by agent concentration and rocket size |
| Launcher pods | 4–24 tubes per pod (scalable) | Multiple pods per vehicle possible |
| Typical effective dispersion range | 0.5–6 km downwind (particle dispersion) | Depends on launch altitude, wind and particle size |
| Rocket motor / impulse | Low-impulse solid motor (sub-ballistic) | Designed for safe cloud insertion heights |
| Weatherproofing | IP65 / corrosion-resistant coatings; heated enclosures optional | Ensures operation in heavy rain/snow |
| Environmental sensors | Temp, RH, barometric pressure, anemometer, optional turbidity sensor | Integrates with mission decision logic |
| Control & telemetry | Local control panel + optional remote datalink/telemetry | Flight logs, agent batch traceability |
| Power | Vehicle 24 V DC / optional onboard APU | Power for heaters, sensors, control systems |
| Crew | 2–4 (operator + supervisor + maintenance) | Remote operation options reduce crew needs |
| Transportability | Truck/trailer mount, containerized for air/sea lift | Platform dependent |
| Maintenance | Field-replaceable pods; depot maintenance for motors | Routine calendar-based service intervals |
| Compliance | Designed to support regulatory reporting & NOTAM workflows | Subject to local environmental/aviation approvals |
Key Features
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Rain-proof design: IP65+ sealed launch pods and enclosures for reliable operation in heavy rain and humid environments.
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Modular payloads: Interchangeable rocket canisters for different seeding agents or aerosol payloads.
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Automated environmental sensing: Onboard sensors (pressure, humidity, temperature, wind) and simple meteorological interface for mission windows.
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Platform flexibility: Truck, trailer, or static-site mounting options; containerized for strategic relocation.
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Safety & compliance: Redundant safety interlocks, telemetry logging, and compatibility with aviation NOTAM/airspace procedures.
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Low logistics footprint: Modular spares, quick-swap pods and simplified maintenance fit agricultural service schedules.
