Help please...Tornado Electrodynamics?

Question

References: Nunitak's Weather Blog (questioner, electrostatic tornado theory)

http://www.tmgnow.com/repository/planetary/tornado.html

My considered theory is that tornadoes are primarily an electrodynamic phenomenon resulting from localized electrostatic imbalances. I have only just started investigating this, but I am very weak on advanced physical science math and concepts. I do know some electronics and electricity.

The cited paper from Russians is QUITE INTERESTING, please read at least this one fully!!! Notice the peripheral tornadic phenomena involving people, materials, electrical and luminescent manifestations.

Now, my question is -- Could we "Short Circuit" a Tornado by releasing a barrel or two of fine Aluminum particles or the equal in a spray into it? Military uses some carbon fiber thing to bring electric grids down, how about that? (just the material)

What do you think? A. Make tornado worse B. No Effect, or
C. Short circuit tornado???

No basis offered for answer 1. Please read referenence with thinking cap on.

Particularly looking for things that have been tried and results. Please also assume we DO NOT fully understand forces involved in tornadic activity. Big chance to uncover new science by experiment and observation from my point of view. I suspect this experiment would produce some horrific lightning, but would like to know FOR SURE the resultant effect on the tornado.

Looking for inputs from physical science theorists and heavies who have open mind for probing the UNKNOWN.

Also looking for better thinking and analysis. None offered so far.

A small rudder steers a ship, a small piece of metal can bring down an extremely powerful circuit. Maybe this would work. Has anything similar been tried? History of such experimentation? Answerers with hard info on why tornadoes die out &c?

Answer 1

B no effect, tornadoes form from mesocyclones in supercell thunderstorms.

A mesocyclone is an area of vertically oriented atmospheric rotation (usually but not always cyclonic) that is most often associated with a localized low pressure region within a severe thunderstorm. The phenomenon is normally relatively localized in nature lying between the synoptic scale (hundreds of kilometers) and small scale (hundreds of meters).

In layman's terms, the mesocyclone is a rotating updraft within a severe thunderstorm around 5 to 10 miles in diameter, that usually spins in the same direction as low pressure systems for a given hemisphere.


The presence of a mesocyclone is believed to be a key factor in the formation of the strong tornadoes associated with severe thunderstorms. Doppler radar, which can detect the rotation of air within the storm, is currently the best means of detecting mesocyclones.


Sorry I cannot help you my friend.