The North Dakota Cloud Modification Project (NDCMP) is an operational program that seeds clouds for hail damage reduction and rain enhancement in western North Dakota. Counties currently participating in the program are Bowman, McKenzie, Mountrail, Ward, Williams, and part of Slope.
- Cloud Seeding 101 - Learn the basics about how cloud seeding works.
- NDCMP Operation Areas - A map showing where cloud seeding occurs in North Dakota during the summer.
- Aircraft, Radar and Seeding Equipment - Fly along with a top seeder and a base seeder and see some photos of aircraft, radar and seeding equipment used during the NDCMP.
- Radar Images - Current radar images from the Bowman and Stanley Radars (Images updated during June - August only). Radar volume scans are completed approximately every six minutes and posted immediately thereafter.
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NDCMP History - A historical summary of cloud seeding in North Dakota.
- 2009 Final Operations Report (14 mb) - View the most current Final Operations Report for the North Dakota Cloud Modification Project.
- Program Evaluations - A review of independent evaluations of the NDCMP.
