TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2008
Table 1.2
Positions and elevations of various barometers mentioned in this publication
Station | Position | Elevation of anemometer above M.S.L. (m) |
|
Latitude N | Longitude E | ||
Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters |
22°18'07" |
114°10'27" |
40 |
Cheung Chau |
22°12'04" |
114°01'36" |
80 |
Hong Kong International Airport |
22°18'34" |
113°55'19" |
7* |
Lau Fau Shan |
22°28'08" |
113°59'01" |
36 |
Peng Chau |
22°17'28" |
114°02'36" |
35 |
Ta Kwu Ling |
22°31'43" |
114°09'24" |
14 |
Waglan Island |
22°10'56" |
114°18'12" |
60 |
* The elevation of the barometer at the Hong Kong International Airport was revised according to the latest geodetic measurement by the Lands Department.
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