Hong Kong Observatory is located in Tsim Sha Tsui, the head of a hill, is the rule of the double building. It was built in 1883, 1984, became the center of monitoring the Hong Kong Observatory. Tourist group visits subject to prior contact with the Observatory.
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Hong Kong Observatory (the Observatory; English: Hong Kong Observatory, referred to as the HKO) is the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (the former Economic Development and Labour Council) department, but also the World Meteorological Organization members, responsible for Hong Kong's meteorological observations, earthquake, timing, Astronomy and radiation monitoring and other work related to the warning issued by the Hong Kong public. Hong Kong Observatory Mr Lam length of the current. Hong Kong Observatory 134A Nathan Road, Kowloon, headquartered in, built in 1883, the building itself has been listed as the Hong Kong Antiquities and Monuments Office of the monuments are to be held in March each year an Open Day to celebrate the identified 23 of the world Meteorological Day. Observatory Road, Yi Yin, named after the construction of the Hong Kong Observatory. Hong Kong Observatory of the original under the Economic Development and Labour Bureau, July 1, 2007 after the reorganization of decision-making included in the newly established Bureau of Business and Economic Development Bureau. First, the development process Observatory in 1948 to join the International Meteorological Organization (predecessor of the World Meteorological Organization), are beginning to use high-tech weather forecasting instruments, the Observatory in 1949 and started using radiosonde sounding system in predicting the weather radar data, and in 1959 introduced the first weather radar. In 1964 after receiving an automatic image polar-orbiting satellites transmit signals. In 1973, the first computer system, the Observatory opened in 1975 after two years, the Observatory with the WMO Global Telecommunication System, the establishment of a dedicated circuit-switched three meteorological information, including Hong Kong to Tokyo (1969), Hong Kong to Bangkok ( 1970) and Hong Kong to Beijing (1975). Second, the headquarters Headquartered in the Hong Kong Observatory 134A Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, built in 1883, the building itself as the Antiquities and Monuments Office has been declared monuments in Hong Kong each year in March or April the Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters are to hold an Open Day to celebrate the 3 23 World Meteorological Day. Third, the history of meteorological observations in Hong Kong and Taiwan to _set_ up a concept originated with the British Royal Society in 1879 proposed. Royal Society that Hong Kong's geographical location is very good, "is the study of weather, particularly typhoons ideal location." In fact, with the increasing population at that time, the damage caused by Typhoon has been widely concerned by the community. Royal Society of Hong Kong government also welcomed the proposal. After detailed discussion and study, the final recommendations of the Royal Society in 1882 be accepted. As the first Rentian Wen Division ﹝ ﹞ first Observatory, Dr. Du Boke (Dr. Doberck) arrived in the summer of 1883, the Hong Kong Observatory was founded in the same year. The early work of the Observatory, including meteorological observation, geomagnetic observation, according to astronomical observations, the time and reported a tropical cyclone warning. Interesting value of these services has been taken seriously, and in 1912 was awarded King George V Banci "Royal Observatory" in the title. July 1, 1997 Hong Kong sovereignty to China, the department said the Hong Kong Observatory Complex. Fourth, the scope of work 1, meteorological services ① General Weather Services Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Meteorological Centre 24 hours a day, to the public the latest weather information, including the maximum and minimum temperatures, the partition temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, tide data, UV Index, wind speed, air pressure and other information. In addition Observatory also forecast the next 7 days Weather. And when bad weather occurs, the Hong Kong Observatory issued the situation will be subject to different weather warning signals to alert the public to do the appropriate measures. ② Aviation Weather Main article: Meteorological Service of Hong Kong International Airport # The Asia Pacific Region Hong Kong Observatory weather services to obtain the first ISO9001: 2000 certification, the Hong Kong Observatory's aviation weather is a main source of income, the Hong Kong International Airport Hong Kong Observatory has installed the world's first laser used for airport weather warning radar system. 2, radiation monitoring and assessment Hong Kong Observatory since 1961 began monitoring radiation, and radiation monitoring in 1987 the work expanded into a comprehensive environmental radiation monitoring program, until now, the Hong Kong Observatory Radiation Monitoring Network, established a total of ten fixed monitoring stations, in addition The Observatory also regularly use a van converted by the radiation measuring instrument with the car on land patrol in remote areas. The air patrol, the Observatory will also use helicopters to patrol the Hong Kong and adjacent waters. Then analyzed the samples obtained and ground survey data, the monitoring results regularly published. 3, the time standard and geophysical services ① time standards Management of the Hong Kong Observatory, Hong Kong time (abbreviated HKT) is the time standards adopted in Hong Kong. Hong Kong time throughout the year than the fast UTC 8 hours, which is located in the UTC +8 time zone countries and regions, including mainland China and Taiwan agreed. Hong Kong time, 1 microsecond accuracy within a day. The present time server through the Hong Kong Observatory, automatic data query system and public radio time signal broadcast in Hong Kong when providing services. ② earthquake Hong Kong away from the earthquake zone, very slim chance a major earthquake, the Hong Kong Observatory recorded an annual average of about two felt earthquakes, the Observatory Haihui monitoring induced by undersea earthquake tsunami, once predicted the tsunami that may affect Hong Kong, if necessary, Tsunami warnings will be issued to the public and reports. Fifth, warning signal 1, the warning signal Overview Tropical Cyclone Warning ① Since 1884, when the tropical cyclone near Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Observatory will issue a tropical cyclone warning signal to warn the public in general areas of Hong Kong tropical cyclone wind threat posed. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal now divided into five, namely 1, 3, 8 (points northeast, northwest, southwest and southeast of four), 9 and 10. ② Rainstorm Warning System Hong Kong rainstorm warning signal is predicted there will be heavy rains or rainstorms, by the Hong Kong Observatory issued to alert and warn the public of the warning signal. In 1992, the Hong Kong Observatory to mark the establishment of a four-color-level storm warning system. 1998 revised rainstorm warning system, yellow, red, black three levels. ③ Warning When the light of the Hong Kong Observatory of the Geotechnical Engineering Office Civil Engineering and Development Department's view that the persistent heavy rain is likely to cause landslides, the Observatory will be issued landslide warnings. The warnings are intended to affect a larger number of extensive landslide. ④ Special Announcement on Flooding in Northern New Territories When the northern New Territories has been or is expected to be low-lying areas of flooding, flooding in northern New Territories Hong Kong Observatory will issue special reports. ⑤ Warning Regardless of the impact of a wide range of thunderstorms, or just an area involved in the Hong Kong Observatory will issue a Warning. Hong Kong's outdoor playground, a playground and swimming pool will be closed on habits to avoid accidents. Warning is issued within a year the highest number of warning signals, there is the rainy season, or even several times a day may be issued. ⑥ Rain Send a strong monsoon signal that no one in the territory close to sea level where the average winter or summer monsoon wind speed has been or will be 40 kilometers per hour. The winter monsoon winds generally from the north or east, and southwest summer monsoon winds are mainly. In a very open space, monsoon winds can exceed 70 km per hour. ⑦ Cold and Very Hot Weather Warning December 1999 onwards, when the forecast minimum temperature will drop to the urban areas of 12.0 degrees Celsius or below, the Hong Kong Observatory will issue a cold weather warning; Also in 2000, also _set_ Very Hot Weather Warning, when the forecast maximum temperature will rise to the urban areas 33.0 degrees Celsius or above will be issued. ⑧ frost warning Hong Kong's cold winter weather, when the dew point down to near or below 0 degrees Celsius and wind weak, the mountains and the New Territories is likely to occur in inland areas cream. When there are signs that Hong Kong or the New Territories hinterland mountains appear to cream, the Hong Kong Observatory will issue a frost warning to farmers to cream of the crops. ⑨ Fire Danger Warning According to the Hong Kong Observatory will benefit fire and diffusion factors, such as low humidity, high winds and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department provides information on vegetation, dry conditions, fire danger warning issued. Divided into two kinds of yellow and red warning. Yellow fire danger warning that fire danger is high, and red fire danger, said fire danger is extremely high. ⑩ Tsunami Warning Tsunami warning means severe earthquake is expected to produce or have produced a tsunami. If the tsunami continues, will reach Hong Kong within 3 hours, while the tsunami, may exceed the normal height of the tide height of 0.5 meters. Never need to issue tsunami warnings, but the April 3, 2007 due to human errors in the Hong Kong Observatory at noon, "the report hourly temperature and humidity," error indicates that the tsunami warnings in force. December 2004 tsunami in South Asia, the Observatory will be a tsunami in the Pacific or the South China Sea threat, but is not expected to seriously affect Hong Kong's case, issued a "tsunami report." December 26, 2006 evening, a strong earthquake in Taiwan, Hong Kong Observatory issued the first report on the tsunami. 2, the warning mechanism disputes Due to inclement weather, the Hong Kong Government and the private sector work, as well as the criteria for closure of schools and the Hong Kong Observatory issued more warning signals linked to the Hong Kong Observatory issued a tropical cyclone and rainstorm warning signal is often subject to pressure from all walks of life. In the 1990s, when the president of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Eden Woon on the Hong Kong Observatory issued 八号 often Gale or Storm Signal, the publicly accused the Hong Kong Observatory of Hong Kong businesses suffer huge economic losses. In recent years, many people also in the case of tropical cyclones and rainstorms, directly at the Hong Kong Observatory issued a warning questioning the rationale. Hong Kong Observatory forecast errors in recent years, several times, Yiling to question the decision to issue a warning. Examples of Typhoon Leo in 1999 (Typhoon Leo) hit Hong Kong, Hong Kong, winds generally small, only some of the offshore and on high levels of wind up to strong winds. Hong Kong Observatory has hoisted the 八号 day Northeast Gale or Storm Signal, but the wind continued to weaken during the effective period of the signal so that the public questioned the practice of the Hong Kong Observatory is correct. Similar situation in 2001, Typhoon Yutu (Typhoon Yutu) hit Hong Kong again. Some people feel that the criticism that the attitude of the Hong Kong Observatory issued a warning on into conservative, so as not to offend the business sector. Meanwhile, widely dispersed population in various districts of Hong Kong, the Observatory has aroused the public policy of the conservative discontent, because even in the New Territories more than gale force wind stations have emerged, but the harbor winds reaching gale force winds are not the extent, but not issued eight Gale or Storm Signal No., people still braved the storm to work. August 3, 2006, Typhoon Prapiroon in Hong Kong during the gale force winds within the general east to southeasterly winds, coastal, highland, and many new towns (such as the Tsing Yi and Stanley) and more when the wind anemometers up to storm force. But the Hong Kong Observatory in Victoria Harbour has not sustained gale force on the grounds, not to issue 八号 Gale or Storm Signal, caused fierce public criticism. After a comprehensive review of the Hong Kong Observatory Tropical Cyclone Warning System and decided in 2007 to adopt new criteria for determining whether to issue 三号 and 八号 signal.