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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.– 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 14 December 2019
    2nd session:     09:15 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 21 December 2019
    (Two sessions with a total of about 6.5 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 observation and classification
      Weather observation elements
      Weather phenomena and hazards
      Understanding weather reports
      Interpretation of weather radar and satellite pictures
          
    2. Meteorological instruments:
      Thermometers
      Anemometers
      Rainguages
      Barometers
      etc.

    3. Exercise:
      Weather observation
      Weather reporting

    4. Applications of weather observation:
      Interpretation of weather charts
      Weather forecasting
      Use of weather information on the MyObservatory mobile app and HKO’s website
      Sharing of weather photos and reports on the platform of the This link will open in a new windowCommunity Weather Observing Scheme (CWOS)
      Weather proverbs

    Speakers:
    Experienced meteorological personnel of the Hong Kong Observatory

    Language:
    Cantonese

    Fee:
    HKD $140/person

    Quota:
    135 seats

    Deadline:
    21 November 2019

    Enquiry:
    2926 8318

    Remarks:
    1. A random ballot will be held in case of oversubscription. The ballot will be held in unit of entry form. All the style="padding:0" applicants in the drawn entry form will be selected.
    2. Successful applicants will be informed by email on or before 28 November.  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”, list of participant name(s) on the application form, and contact phone number at the back of the cheque.
    4. If the course needs to be postponed due to bad weather or other circumstances, the participants will receive individual notifications for further arrangement.

     

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