Hong Kong Meteorological Society
 
c/o Hong Kong Observatory, 134A Nathan Road, Kowloon



Objectives of the Society



Established in 1988, Hong Kong Meteorological Society aims to
develop and disseminate knowledge of meteorology and related oceanic, hydrologic and geographic sciences (hereinafter referred to as "Meteorology")
promote and advance the professional application of Meteorology
encourage collaboration amongst Members of the Society, individuals, bodies both corporate and non-corporate who may share the Society's interest in Meteorology
promote among the public an understanding of weather and an appreciation of the value of Meteorology and its applications



Constitution of the Society

1st version in 1988

2nd version in 2003

3rd and latest version in 2004



Activities of the Society



Research Forums
Specially organized seminars on a selection of topics in Meteorology with paper presentations and discussion by academic researchers as well as practicing meteorologists



Society Lectures
Irregular lectures, mainly by eminent visiting scientists, on the latest research and studies in the field of Meteorology



Public Lecture Series and Meteorology Course Series
Popular lectures and short meteorology courses for the public, usually conducted in conjunction with other local institutions



Visits and Field Trips
Visits and trips to meteorological and other geophysical facilities in Hong Kong





 

Publications of the Society



Society Brochure

English version   (last updated 3 April 2007)

Chinese version   (last updated 3 April 2007)



The Hong Kong Meteorological Society Bulletin

Content Pages of HKMetS Bulletins   (last updated 5 July 2008)



The Hong Kong Meteorological Society Newsletter  (last updated 31 August 2009)



Awards of the Society



The Zhu Kezhen Prize

Rules and Winners of the Zhu Kezhen Prize (last updated 31 August 2009)



Lectures and Courses

Information on Society lectures, popular science lectures and meteorological courses  (last updated 20 October 2009) 


Other Activities

Hong Kong Schools Acid Rain Survey

Information and data submission forms of Acid Rain Project (last updated 20 November 2001)
   

Painting Competition 'Footprint of Winds' 風之足印繪畫比賽 (2004)

Flyer (in Chinese only) (last updated 16 April 2004) 

Participants and Winners of Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 6 August 2004) 


Painting and 3D Art Competition 'Dancing with Clouds' 與雲共舞繪畫及立體創作比賽 (2005)
 
Flyer for Painting Competition for Primary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 15 March 2005) 

Flyer for 3D Art Competition for Secondary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 15 March 2005) 

Link to 'Types of Clouds' webpage (in Chinese only) (last updated 15 March 2005) 

Participants and Winners of Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 2 December 2005)


Painting Competition 'Weather in Four Seasons' and Photo Competition 'Changing Weather'
四季之旅繪畫比賽及風雲變色攝影比賽 (2006)
 
Flyer for Painting Competition for Primary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 3 May 2006) 

Flyer for Photo Competition for Secondary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 3 May 2006

Participants of Painting Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 30 June 2006)

Results of Painting Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 27 Jul 2006)

Results of Photo Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 27 Jul 2006)


Painting and Web Page Design Competition 'Climate Change' 氣候轉變繪畫及網頁設計比賽 (2007)
 
Flyer and Application Form for Painting Competition for Primary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 27 Jul 2007)

Flyer and Application Form for Web Page Design Competition for Secondary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 27 Jul 2007)

Announcement for postponing the results of Painting Competition and Web Page Design Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 26 Jul 2007) 

Participants of Painting Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 22 Aug 2007)

Participants of Web Page Design Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 22 Aug 2007)

Results for Painting Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 17 Aug 2007)

Results for Web Page Design Competition (in Chinese only) (last updated 17 Aug 2007)


Painting and Computer Graphics Design Competition 'Sky of 2050 - Climate Change and our Future'
2050 的天空 - 氣候轉變與我們的未來 繪畫及電腦動畫設計比賽(2008)
 
Flyer and Application Form for Painting Competition for Primary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 27 May 2008) 

Flyer and Application Form for Computer Graphics Design Competition for Secondary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 27 May 2008)  

Results for Painting Competition (in Chinese only)  (last updated 7 Aug 2008)
Primary 1 to 3 (in Chinese only)
Primary 4 to 6 (in Chinese only)

Results for Computer Graphics Design Competition  (last updated 7 Aug 2008)


Painting and Doublet Competition 'What can we do about Climate Change' 氣候轉變 - 我們可以做些甚麼?繪畫及對聯比賽 (2009) 
 
Flyer and Application Form for Painting Competition for Primary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 16 Jul 2009)

Flyer and Application Form for Doublet Competition for Secondary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 16 Jun 2009) 

Results for Painting Competition for Primary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 4 Feb 2010)
Primary 1 to 3
Primary 4 to 6

Results for Doublet Competition for Secondary School Students (in Chinese only) (last updated 4 Feb 2010)



Types of Membership


Fellowship

Open to any meteorologist or any scholar with research experience in Meteorology


Corresponding Membership

Open to any meteorologist or any scholar with research experience in Meteorology residing outside of Hong Kong


Full Membership

Open to any person aged 18 or above who is interested in Meteorology


Student Member

Open to any undergraduate or graduate taking post-graduate degrees or diplomas in any of the universities or post-secondary colleges in Hong Kong, or any secondary school students, who is interested in Meteorology


Institutional Membership

Open to any professional, academic or educational institution in Hong Kong, or any unit or department of such an institution, which is interested in Meteorology


Honorary Membership
  Open to any person or institution with distinguished work in Meteorology or significant contributions to the Society (such membership is bestowed by the Society and is not open to application)



Membership Fees

Annual subscription
Amount

Fellow 
HK$200

Full Member 
 HK$170

Student Member
HK$50

Corresponding Member
US$30

Institutional Member
HK$500
List of Office Bearers  (last updated 31 August 2009)
 
Membership Application Form (English/Chinese) (Forms revised on 2 December 2008)
 
HKMetS Souvenirs  (last updated 3 April 2007)

Enquiries
Secretary
c/o Hong Kong Observatory
134A Nathan Road
Kowloon
Hong Kong
 

Tel: +(852) 2926 8337
Fax: +(852) 2311 9448
Email: olee@graduate.hku.hk

Some Links to Other Meteorologically Oriented Webpages


Hong Kong Observatory
Weather Underground of Hong Kong
American Meteorological Society
Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society
Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society
European Meteorological Society
Meteorological Society of New Zealand
Royal Meteorological Society (United Kingdom)


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This page last updated:  4 December 2010