Weather experts gathered in Hong Kong for International Nowcasting Symposium (with photo)
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Nowcasting and mesoscale numerical modelling are currently among the most active research areas in meteorology, with an objective of predicting high-impact weather a few hours in advance. This year's symposium includes the special theme of aviation nowcasting, with air traffic management and airline representatives invited to participate. In his opening address, the Director of the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) and the President of the Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology, Mr Shun Chi-ming, said, "This is an emerging subject which requires significant efforts in advancing the nowcasting and modelling technologies so as to meet the needs of the next generation of global aviation in the next 15 years and beyond."
Mr Shun said he was delighted with the participation of air traffic management and airline representatives in the symposium, who will share their expectations on the research from an end-users' perspective to enhance the applicability of nowcasting research.
The symposium is jointly hosted by the HKO, the Hong Kong Meteorological Society, and the Institute of Environment, Energy and Sustainability of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and will last for five days till this Friday (July 29).
For further information about the symposium, please visit the website wsn16.hk/.
Ends/Monday, July 25, 2016
Issued at HKT 17:55
Issued at HKT 17:55
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