Public Weather Observation Course 2023

 

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:
1^st session:     09:15 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 28 October 2023
2^nd session:     09:15 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 4 November 2023
(Two sessions with a total of about 6.5 hours)

Venue:
Hong Kong Observatory
Conference Hall
Centenary Building,
134A Nathan Road
Kowloon, Hong Kong

Contents:

1. Weather observations
   Elements of weather observation
   Cloud observation and classification
   Understanding weather reports
   Weather phenomena and hazards
   Interpretation of weather charts and weather proverbs
   Applications of weather observation in weather forecasting
       
2. Meteorological instruments
   Thermometers
   Anemometers
   Rainguages
   Barometers
   etc.
   
   
3. Exercise
   Weather observation
   Weather reporting
   
   
4. Others
   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)

Speakers:
Experienced meteorological personnel of the Hong Kong Observatory

Language:
Cantonese

Fee:
HKD $150/person

Quota:
100 seats

Application form:
The application period ended on 3 October 2023.

Application deadline:
3 October 2023

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 applicants in the drawn entry form will be selected. Only last submitted record will be counted for repeated entries. The Hong Kong Observatory has the final decision on the ballot results.
2. Successful applicants will be informed by email on or before 16 October.  Unsuccessful applicants will NOT be notified individually.
3. Participants will be notified to pay by cross cheque payable to "The Government of the HKSAR" or by This link will open in a new windowgeneral demand note which supports e-payment. 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.