Two Chinese meteorological stations in Antarctica are put into operation: CMA

At 8:00 p.m. on November 30, National Meteorological Information Center (NMIC) of China Meteorological Administration (CMA) received meteorological observation data registered by Kunlun meteorological station and Taishan station in Antarctica. This signifies that after 5-year and nearly 9-year stable operation respectively, the two meteorological stations have been equipped with the operational capability. From December 1, they will enter official operation and will obtain long-term and continuous conventional meteorological observation data.

The operation of automatic meteorological stations on Antarctic ice sheet will further push ahead global forecasting, remarked by Wang Yi, Chief Director of World Meteorological Centre Beijing Office.

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