Anti-hail cannon PGT-A80

An environmentally friendly solution completely in harmony with nature Anti-hail Cannon

To generate sound ionizing waves, the system uses the impact of the combustion products of acetylene with oxygen, which burns in a specially designed chamber.

Acetylene completely burns to carbon dioxide and water vapor, therefore the effect of an anti-hail cannon on clouds is an environmentally conscious and extremely acceptable solution!

The mixture of acetylene and air in the combustion chamber is precisely electronically controlled so that there is no smoke or soot in the combustion products!

Mobility Anti-hail Cannon

Our anti-hail cannon is of mobile type, which allows the location of the installation of the device to be changed depending on your needs and priorities, at any time!

The device is delivered to the customer with a protective container, designed in accordance with all applicable safety requirements and standards.

The dimensions of the protective container are adapted to the needs of the means of transport, so that the system can be transported by trucks, trailers or with semi-trailers of standard purpose, and if necessary, with a tractor via an auxiliary carrier (eg if the terrain on which the system is installed is inaccessible for trucks).

A wide range of applications Anti-hail Cannon

Thanks to the extremely precise control of the combustion process and the optimized construction of the chamber, we have developed an anti-hail system that produces a minimal level of noise during operation.

With this, we have created the possibility that our anti-hail device can be applied, in addition to rural areas, also in urban areas, which makes it particularly suitable for the protection of parking lots and large fleets.

The noise of the explosion is directed upwards (toward the sky) in a controlled manner, which ensures that the sound pressure in the horizontal plane around the device has minimal energy, which is completely acceptable for the environment and the living world.

Solar power Anti-hail Cannon

The mobility of our anti-hail device is additionally supported by the fact that the power supply of the device is provided by a system based on the use of solar Energy. The power subsystem converts solar energy into electrical energy, which is accumulated using appropriate batteries located in a protective container.

The power supply is therefore permanent with sufficient capacity to power all electronic devices in the system, even up to 120 hours in the event of a charging failure!

The elements of this subsystem are highly reliable in terms of resistance to electromagnetic disturbances induced by thunderstorms during storms, which enables smooth operation in extreme weather conditions.

Activation methods and monitoring Anti-hail Cannon

Integrated GSM/GPRS, SMS and LTE (4G) communication modules enable system activation and permanent monitoring of device functioning status from a remote location.

Activation and monitoring of system operation from a remote location is automatic, and the user receives various information from the device about the current state of the system, remaining gas reserves, signal strength, power supply status, and the like.

Feedback on parameter statuses can be initiated by the user at his request, and they are certainly sent automatically at predefined intervals.

The system also has an integrated short-range auxiliary remote activation (up to 500 meters away), carried out via the remote control.

In addition to remote control, the system can also be activated manually, by directly pressing the button on the outside of the control cabinet.

All the mentioned subsystems for system communication with the user together enable simple, fast, and thus timely activation of the device.

GPS monitoring via mobile application Anti-hail Cannon

Our anti-hail system has an integrated GPS module that has a dual function and continuously communicates with the mobile application.

The first refers to the use of the device's GPS location for monitoring by the user, and the second is related to determining the position of the anti-hail device in relation to the position (coordinates) of the hail cloud.

Based on the determination of the direction and speed of the hail cloud, and based on the estimated time required for the cloud to reach the zone where the anti-hail device is located, the user is automatically sent a warning/notification via a mobile application.

In this way, we have ensured the conditions for the user to perform timely activation/confirmation of early activation of the system, which is essential for the success and efficiency of the system in city defense.

Immunity to electromagnetic interference Anti-hail Cannon

The careful selection of quality components that we install in our device has resulted in a high resistance of the system to electromagnetic disturbances induced by electrical discharges during storms.

Numerous development tests under different weather conditions and previous experience confirm that our device functions reliably and stably under extremely extreme operating conditions.

The system is equipped with protective and galvanically isolated elements that allow our system to continue functioning smoothly during thunderstorms, even after a lightning strike!

Lighting Anti-hail Cannon

Our devices are equipped with a subsystem for external and internal LED lighting, which functions completely independently of the rest of the system and is also based on obtaining electricity from solar sources.

External lighting is intended to illuminate the device at night, along with corner markers.

The system is also equipped with elements for visual confirmation of the status, i.e. whether the system is currently in operation or not.

The possibility of networking Anti-hail Cannon

Coordinating the action of several adjacent devices greatly increases the effectiveness in preventing the occurrence of hail.

Therefore, our anti-hail system supports communication protocols for connecting with other anti-hail devices in the environment in order to coordinate their overall effect on the hail cloud.

This further enables neighboring devices of this type to be activated in sequence, which achieves a more even impact on preventing the occurrence of hail, increases efficiency, and indirectly makes certain savings on an individual level.

Reaction products

The shock wave during the operation of the anti-hail cannon is induced by introducing a precisely determined percentage of acetylene under pressure into the combustion chamber together with dry air, after which the mixture of gases is ignited using an electric spark.

The products of the reaction are carbon dioxide and water vapor - harmless compounds for the environment, which, due to the high thermal power of acetylene, are still in a highly ionized state.

Impact on the atmosphere

Due to the funnel shape of the tube through which it travels, the volume of the shock wave increases proportionally as the height it reaches increases. This propagation causes the energy of the wave to decay rapidly and be absorbed by the surrounding air. The frequency of that sound is comparable to a thunderclap.

Although it is comparable in character to the crack of a lightning strike, the sound wave emitted by the device has a significantly lower intensity and therefore does not induce any negative effects on the flight of aircraft or birds!

Noise emission

The noise of the explosion is directed and amplified by means of a funnel along which a shock wave is formed, which is heard as a crack with a volume of about 90 dB at a distance of 50 m. The geometry of the funnel is designed so that over 95% of the sound energy is directed and reflected upwards, which greatly reduces sound scattering towards the surface of the surrounding ground.

A shock wave represents the propagation of sound through the air and accordingly there is no electromagnetic radiation.

During operation, the anti-hail cannon does not emit harmful radiation or fire any objects that would have a harmful effect on the environment or the living world. This makes it suitable for use in urban areas as well, in addition to rural ones, considering the limitations of other types of hail protection in terms of application. in urban areas. It is not recommended to place the anti-hail cannon near or directly in residential areas due to the potentially irritating sound it produces during operation.

Because there is no electromagnetic radiation at any time during system operation, the aircraft's electronic devices which fly over the area of effect of the anti-hail cannon therefore cannot be hindered in any way.

The impact sound wave produced by the anti-hail cannon is comparable to the sound wave from a weak thunderbolt and is therefore not strong enough to endanger air traffic or the living world in the vicinity.

Built-in components of gas and electronic installations are certified according to European and world standards.

The system is equipped with a security equipment package that includes modern electronic components for detecting irregularities in operation and appropriate protective devices with the function of notifying users of established irregularities wirelessly.