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    Public Weather Observation Course

    Training Course on Weather Observation

    (Successfully Concluded)

    Objectives:

    To provide interested members of the public with basic knowledge in weather observation and its applications.

    Target:

    Beginners interested in weather observation.

    Course date and time:

    1st session: 09:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 19 November 2016.

    2nd session: 09:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 26 November 2016.

    (Two sessions with a total of about 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

    Contents:

    (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

           etc.

    (3) Practical work:

           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 (including the platform for the This link will open in a new window Community Weather Observing Scheme (CWOS))

           Weather proverbs

    Speakers:

    Experienced meteorological personnel of the Hong Kong Observatory

    Language:

    Cantonese

    Fee:

    HKD $130/person

    Quota:

    135 seats

    Deadline:

    14 October 2016

    Enquiry:

    2926 8413 (Mr. Ng)

    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 applicants will be informed by email on or before 21 October 2016. Unsuccessful applicants 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 phone number of the contact person at the back of the cheque.

    (4) Arrangement during bad weather conditions:

    If Black Rainstorm Warning Signal or Typhoon Signal No. 8 is still in force after 7 a.m. on the day of the course, the course will be postponed. Participants will receive individual notifications for further arrangement.

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