Public Weather Observation Course

 

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, 14 December 2019
2^nd 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:
1^st session:   Hong Kong Museum of History
                      Lecture Hall
                      100 Chatham Road South
                      Tsim Sha Tsui
                      Kowloon, Hong Kong
2^nd 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 Community Weather Observing Scheme (CWOS)
   Weather proverbs

Speakers:
Experienced meteorological personnel of the Hong Kong Observatory

Fee:
HKD $140/person

Quota:
135 seats

Deadline:
21 November 2019

Enquiry:
2926 8318

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.