Weather Chit Chat Issue 92 - Focus (February 2024)
Voting results of Tropical Cyclone Name Collection Activity
The Hong Kong Observatory organised the “Tropical Cyclone Name Collection Activity”, receiving an impressive response of over 20,000 votes during the public voting stage. A total of 20 tropical cyclone names that received the most votes will be incorporated into the “reserve list” of tropical cyclone names of Hong Kong, China. (More……)
Hong Kong Observatory awarded in Hong Kong ICT Awards 2023
The Hong Kong Observatory won the Smart Mobility Award (Smart Transport) Bronze Award of the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2023 with its application “Estimation of Standing Water Conditions on Airport Runways”. (More……)
Tai Mo Shan Weather Radar: Over 24 years of Long and Meritorious Service
In November 2023, the Tai Mo Shan weather radar (TMSWR), which had operated on the highest peak in Hong Kong for 24 years, was dismantled and would be replaced by a new radar with better performance, to help the Observatory monitor inclement weather. (More……)
“Cool Met Stuff” of the Hong Kong Observatory won the 2023 “Kelei Cup”
Cool Met Stuff episodes produced by the Hong Kong Observatory won the third prizes in the short video category and the professional category of the 2023 China Science Film and Video “Kelei Cup". (More……)
“Time Travel Climate Mission” commemorates the Hong Kong Observatory's 140th Anniversary
The Hong Kong Observatory and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) jointly produced “Time Travel Climate Mission” to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Observatory. This programme explores the possible impacts of climate change on human life in future, and ways the Observatory helps to protect public safety through science. (More……)