Weather War!
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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Episode description
In 1996 the US Air Force released an 'ideas paper' exploring how "US aerospace forces can ‘own the weather’ by capitalising on emerging technologies and focusing development of those technologies to war-fighting applications."
In short, they were looking at making weather a weapon against their enemies!
Will tells Rod about the history behind this idea...
The Wholesome Show is Dr Will Grant and Dr Rod Lamberts, proudly brought to you by the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science!
In short, they were looking at making weather a weapon against their enemies!
Will tells Rod about the history behind this idea...
The Wholesome Show is Dr Will Grant and Dr Rod Lamberts, proudly brought to you by the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science!
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