First Automatic Weather Station for the Future Third Runway Installed

30/09/2019

In collaboration with the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) set up an automatic weather station at the sea wall within the newly reclaimed land for the three-runway system (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport. The installation of the automatic weather station is for the early collection of meteorological data in preparation for the commencement of the future third runway operations.

The equipment includes wind and pressure sensors. The wind speed, wind direction and pressure data collected will be used to study the meteorological conditions over the future third runway.

In addition, real-time wind information is transmitted to AAHK to facilitate the monitoring of weather conditions over the 3RS work site, as well as the arrangements for construction vessels to evacuate from the work site prior to the approach of a tropical cyclone.

To support the operation of the third runway, a full suite of equipment will be set up in strategic locations in the future.

HKO staff set up the first automatic weather station at the sea wall on the newly reclaimed land for the 3RS.
HKO staff set up the first automatic weather station at the sea wall on the newly reclaimed land for the 3RS.

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