The Cloudbuster, also known as Chembuster, was one of the machines developed by Wilhelm Reich in the 1950s. This device was intended to manipulate weather conditions by influencing the orgone energy present in the atmosphere.
The concept behind the Cloud buster was based on Reich’s fundamental theories about orgone and orgone energy. Reich postulated that orgone was a form of life energy that flowed through all living forms on Earth. According to his theories, this energy was also related to atmospheric and climatic phenomena and could be manipulated to influence the weather. For the scientist, cases of desertification and lack of rainfall were caused by an accumulation of orgone energy in the atmosphere.
THE CLOUDBUSTER DESIGN
The design of the Orgone Cloudbuster consisted of a series of hollow metal tubes, usually made of aluminum, connected by flexible metal hoses to a water source, which, according to Wilhelm Reich, was a good absorber of orgone energy. The tubes were pointed towards the sky and created a flow of orgone energy from the atmosphere towards the water source, which acted as an accumulator. According to the scientist’s research, this system could alter the electrical charge in the atmosphere and affect cloud formation and weather patterns.
THE RESULTS
Although the exact functioning of the Cloudbuster and its effectiveness is the subject of debate and skepticism, there are numerous anecdotal accounts suggesting that the device had limited influence on the climate in experimental areas. For instance, there is a story, published in a local newspaper in Maine, about farmers who hired Reich to save their blueberry crop. They were so satisfied that fully paid for the scientist’s services.
However, some see it as pseudoscience without a solid empirical basis, while others consider it a dangerous tool that could be misused to manipulate the climate in a harmful way. These concerns led to research and the use of the Cloudbuster being subject to restrictions and regulations by scientific and governmental authorities.
Today, the remains of a Cloudbuster built by Reich can still be found in Rangeley, Maine.
