In active developmentChangelogFeedback
Explore technical uncertainties in SAI* research
A dynamic, public, scientifically-grounded assessment of the key technical uncertainties in SAI, focusing on questions related to physical and chemical processes and engineering feasibility.
*Stratospheric Aerosol Injection
6 of 23 uncertaintiesClear filters
Uncertainty visualizations
Visualizations
Matrix view
High decision relevance
Medium decision relevance
Low decision relevance
Low uncertainty
Medium uncertainty
High uncertainty
Research priority
- Lower
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Engineering
Ground Infrastructure
Feasibility of and timeline to develop necessary ground infrastructure to start deployment (at ~1Mt/yr)Engineering
New Aircraft Development
Feasibility of and timeline to develop and build aircraft which can deploy material at 20kmEngineering
Observations for Stratospheric Processes
Feasibility and timeline to have sufficient monitoring of aerosol properties to be able to adjust deployment strategyEngineering
Existing Aircraft Retrofitting
Feasibility of and timeline to retrofit existing aircraft for low-altitude (15km), high-latitude (>60°N/S) (HiLLA) deploymentEngineering
Material Dispersion Technology
Feasibility of and timeline to research, develop, and build material dispersement technology, including but not limited to nozzles and in-flight storageEngineering