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    Public Weather Observation Course

    Training Course on Weather Observation
    (Application closed)

    Objectives:
    To provide basic knowledge and techniques in taking weather observation and understanding its applications.

    Target:

    Any amateurs interested in weather observation.

     

    Course date and time:

    1st session:       09:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 11 October 2014.
    2nd session:      09:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 18 October 2014.
    (Two sessions with totally 6 hours)

     

    Venue:

    1st session:        Hong Kong Museum of History
    Lecture Hall,
    100 Chatham Road South,
    Tsim Sha Tsui,
    Kowloon, Hong Kong
    2nd session:       Hong Kong Observatory
    Conference Hall,
    Centenary Building,
    134A Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

     

    Content:

    (1) Introduction to weather observation:
    Cloud and visibility observation
    Weather elements
    Weather phenomena and hazards
    Understanding coded weather reports
     
    (2) Meteorological instruments:
    Thermometers
    Anemometers
    Rainguages
    Barometers
     
    (3) Practical work:
    Practical work on weather observation and coding of weather reports
     
    (4) Applications of weather observation:
    Weather forecast
    Interpretation of weather charts
    Use of weather information on HKO’s website
    Sharing platform of weather reports
    Weather proverbs


    Speakers:

    Hong Kong Observatory's staff experienced in weather observation and analysis
     

    Language:

    Cantonese

     

    Fee:

    Hong Kong Dollars $120

     

    135 seats

     

    Application form:

    Application closed


    Deadline:

    29 August 2014

     

    Enquiry:

    2926 8318 (Ms Yeung)

     

    Remarks:

    (1)        A random ballot will be held in case of oversubscription.  The ballot will be held in unit of entry form.  All the applicants in the drawn entry form will be selected.
    (2)        Successful participants will be informed by email on or before 22 September 2014.  Those not selected will NOT be notified individually.
    (3)       Participants will be notified to pay the course fee by cross cheque payable to “The Government of the HKSAR”.  Please indicate “Weather Observation Course”, name and contact phone number at the back of the cheque.
    (4)        Arrangement during bad weather condition:
    If Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Typhoon Signal No. 8 is still in force after 7 a.m. on the course day, the course will be postponed.  Participants will receive individual notifications for further arrangement.

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