Could a large solar shade in space alter earth's weather patterns?

Subject: Could a large solar shade in space alter earth's weather patterns?

Date: Tue Oct 7 10:55:37 2003
Posted by Adam Duchene
Grade level: 10-12 School: Morton West High School
City: Berwyn State/Province: IL Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 1065542137.Es

Message:


A large, 100x100 miles, solar shade place in geosyncronous orbit over North 
Africa might cause a change in the rain patterns in that area. Bringing regular 
rain to the arid regions of the world might help local sustainability and 
reduce global warming at the same time.

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