Weather Chit Chat Issue 96 - New Milestones (February 2025)
First joint observations of a tropical cyclone in Hong Kong air space using two aircraft
On 26 October 2024, the Hong Kong Observatory, in collaboration with the Shanghai Typhoon Institute of the China Meteorological Administration and the Asia-Pacific Typhoon Collaborative Research Centre, conducted a joint aircraft reconnaissance operation, to monitor Severe Tropical Storm Trami over the central northern part of the South China Sea. The two aircrafts – one from each of the Hong Kong Government Flying Service and the Shanghai Typhoon Institute – collected meteorological data using dropsondes and onboard equipment respectively. (More……)
New Services on MyObservatory – Voice Feature Support for “Dr. Tin” and Space Weather Information
To facilitate easier access to weather, astronomical and climate-related information by the public, a trial version of voice input support for the “Dr. Tin” Chatbot service was added to a new version of the MyObservatory app (iOS and Android versions). (More……)
Hong Kong Observatory Calendar 2025 now available
The Hong Kong Observatory Calendar 2025 is now available. The calendar features beautiful photos of weather and optical phenomena. Members of the public can appreciate the wonders of nature through these photos, which include scenes of double rainbows, asperitas and upslope fog. The Observatory hopes that the photos will encourage the general public to protect the environment, be aware of climate change and its impacts, and embrace a greener lifestyle. (More……)