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        "id": 2048290,
        "msgid": "brin-and-tni-prepare-artificial-rain-equipment-for-wildfire-response-1792572610",
        "date": "2026-10-21 14:37:38",
        "title": "BRIN and TNI prepare artificial rain equipment for wildfire response",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Technology",
        "summary": "BRIN and the Indonesian Air Force are checking artificial rain consoles before arranging repairs in Bandung, with the aim of restoring them for weather-modification operations. The equipment is expected to support responses to forest and land fires, highlighting efforts to maintain and reuse existing technology for disaster management.",
        "content": "<p>The step began with an equipment condition check by the Air Force\u2019s\nMaintenance Depot 10 (Depohar 10) team at the B.J. Habibie Science and\nTechnology Area in Serpong, South Tangerang, on Tuesday (Oct 20).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis check is an important stage to know the condition of the\nartificial rain consoles before repairs are made,\u201d BRIN\u2019s Manager of\nNational Vital Objects and Occupational Safety and Health (K3) Agus\nBasuki said in a statement here on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Basuki explained the aim is to ensure that equipment later used in\nweather modification operations is truly in proper condition and could\nsupport operations optimally.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Ministry tightens flight control amid smoke haze\nimpact<\/p>\n<p>The availability of well-functioning weather modification equipment\nis one factor supporting operational readiness, he added, especially\nwhen a response to forest and land fire threats is needed.<\/p>\n<p>He also noted the results of the check by the Depohar 10 team would\nbe the first step in preparing repairs of the artificial rain\nconsoles.<\/p>\n<p>The equipment is planned to be taken to Bandung, West Java, for\nrepairs to restore its condition and operational function.<\/p>\n<p>Once the repair phase is done and the consoles are declared fit for\nuse, the equipment is expected to be used again to support weather\nmodification operations.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: BMKG uses dry ice seeding to tackle fire haze in\nSumatra, Kalimantan<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter all repair and feasibility checks are completed, we hope the\nconsoles can support weather modification operations, especially for\nforest and land fire response,\u201d Basuki said.<\/p>\n<p>Reusing the artificial rain consoles also shows the importance of\nmaintaining and optimizing existing technology infrastructure so it can\ncontinue to provide benefits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThrough the synergy of BRIN and the Indonesian Air Force, we hope\nthe available weather modification equipment can be optimized again so\nit can support disaster response efforts in various parts of Indonesia,\u201d\nBasuki said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s BRIN calls for scientific review of dry-ice\nhaze strategy<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Sean, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/brin-and-tni-prepare-artificial-rain-equipment-for-wildfire-response-1792572610",
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