Henderson, Tom 1972-08-18
Tom Henderson, President of Atmospherics Incorporated, discusses the history of weather modification and the history of Atmospherics, Inc., a private weather modification company.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Tom Henderson
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Date: August 18, 1972
Location: Plainview, Texas
Interviewer: Jeff Townsend
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: States origin of interest in weather modification,
Military activities in weather modification examined,
Silver iodide discussed,
Describes Weather Bureau opposition,
Political leaders in weather modification mentioned,
Comments on General Electric’s role in weather modification,
Advisory Committee work characterized,
Notes Weather Bureau evaluation,
Government attitude toward weather modification stated,
Innovations explored,
Explains system of hurricane control,
Ground generators traced,
Cites origin of Atmospherics Inc,
Dr. Irving Krick’s organization mentioned,
African weather modification program revealed.
Tape 1, Side 2: Program in Africa evaluated,
Evaluation problems reviewed,
Outlines development of weather modification,
Expression of attitude toward state-federal control,
Speculation on weather modification’s use and potential opposition,
Refers to present Weather Service position on weather modification.
Range Dates: 1950s-1972
Bulk Dates: 1950s-1972
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