Public Weather Observation Course
Training Course on Weather Observation
(Application is closed)
Objectives:
To provide interested members of the public with basic knowledge in weather observation and its applications.
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: 09:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, 7 November 2015.
2nd session: 09:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, 14 November 2015.
(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
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
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 Community Weather Observing Scheme (CWOS)
http://co-win.org/index.php/en)
Weather proverbs
Speakers:
Experienced meteorological personnel of the Hong Kong Observatory
Language:
Cantonese
Fee:
HKD $130/person
Quota:
135 seats
Application form:
Application is closed
Deadline:
28 October 2015
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 participants will be informed by email on or before 2 November 2015. 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 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.