Collecting Tornado energy in order to dissipate it

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of designing a scientific apparatus in the form of a drone payload that can be deployed to absorb energy from tornados. This energy can then be used for various purposes, such as extracting CO2 from the atmosphere or converting carbon into diamond structures. However, the feasibility of such a design is questioned due to the chaotic and unpredictable nature of tornados, which may make it difficult for the drone to fly and harvest the energy.
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Would it be possible to Design a scientific apparatus to be deployed as a drone payload which when inserted alone or in concert with a fleet configuration, inside from the top or from the bottom or sides, absorbs energy from Tornados to dissipate it to prevent their formation

Could tornado energy be collected and either stored on board or deployed to do work/perform some high energy absorbing reaction, or to collect the energy to be distributed to end users at receiving stations on the ground near or distant from tornados?

Can we not imagine a large number of drones buzzing around tornados feverishly absorbing energy from them effectively stopping them before they form.

Ideas for uses of energy collected could be to extract CO2 from the atmosphere, then separate C from O2 and then convert C into diamond structure (which would require huge amounts of energy applied as pressure on initial C crystal structure)
 
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I can't really imagine this since the first objective of such a drone is that is capable of flying in some kind of controlled manner.
Although a tornado has a definite overall structure, a lot of the wind currents within it can be chaotic, with unpredictable changes of speed and direction, not to mention sudden updrafts or downdrafts.
If it was even possible to design an airframe which could cope with that it would need to be quite heavy with a powerful motor and very strong very active control surfaces which would be a significant drain on power.
On balance I reckon it would likely need more power just to keep the thing safely airborne than could be harvested in some manner.
How do you propose to harvest the energy anyway?, the wind will blow the aircraft which ever way it wants, and all it the plane can do about it is try it's best not to get into a stall condition.
 
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Doug Brown said:
Would it be possible to Design a scientific apparatus to be deployed as a drone payload which when inserted ... will absorbs energy from Tornados to dissipate it to prevent their formation...
rootone said:
I can't really imagine... How do you propose to harvest the energy anyway?, the wind will blow the aircraft which ever way it wants, and all it the plane can do about it is try it's best not to get into a stall condition.
I think this thread should belong to "engineering". I remember "Twister", Michael Chrichton.
 

1. How is tornado energy collected?

Tornado energy can be collected using a variety of methods, including wind turbines, vortex tubes, and electromagnetic induction devices. These technologies harness the kinetic energy of the tornado's winds and convert it into usable forms of energy.

2. Can collecting tornado energy actually dissipate the tornado?

While collecting tornado energy can help reduce the impact of the tornado, it cannot completely dissipate it. Tornadoes are complex and powerful natural phenomena, and it would take a significant amount of energy to fully dissipate them.

3. Is it safe to collect tornado energy?

Collecting tornado energy can be dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals. Tornadoes are unpredictable and can change course or intensity quickly, making it a risky endeavor.

4. What are the potential benefits of collecting tornado energy?

Collecting tornado energy can provide a renewable source of energy and help reduce the damage caused by tornadoes. It can also help improve our understanding of these storms and potentially lead to better prediction and warning systems.

5. Are there any drawbacks to collecting tornado energy?

One potential drawback is the cost of developing and implementing tornado energy collection technologies. It may also have a limited impact on the overall energy supply, as tornadoes are not always present in areas with high energy demand.

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