Articles | Volume 26, issue 21
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-15785-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-15785-2026
Research article
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10 Nov 2026
Research article |  | 10 Nov 2026

Explicit numerical simulations of hailstorm seeding with a three–moment microphysics cloud–resolving model: a comparison of two operational methodologies for hail suppression

Darko Savić, Vladan Vučković, and Dragana Vujović

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Due to rising economic losses from the hailstorms, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of hail suppression. This research examines how cloud seeding affects hail characteristics using a three-dimensional numerical model. Simulations show that both seeding methodologies significantly reduce hail kinetic energy and potential crop damage, providing a better understanding of hail suppression effectiveness.
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