The idea of locating an automated weather observatory and building it on a lighthouse is a bit new.

Xiamen is the world's 14th largest container ports, although the weather services rely on multipoint layout equipment to provide uninterrupted service for port area, to ensure sustained, rapid and port operation, but is located in the main channel of xiamen into the sea reef waters near the edge of the nine section, a specific season are greatly influenced by the heavy fog, more urgent demand for meteorological observation.

"In the past, there was no suitable terrain to install a meteorological observation station in this location, only this lighthouse, but the lighthouse was regulated, so meteorological observation facilities could not be added to it at will." Li Tonghua, deputy director of Xiamen Meteorological Bureau, said the observatory was the first in China to be set up under the support of the navigation department.

The "Silk Road Shipping" automatic weather observatory is a bit fierce.

It is reported that after the station is put into operation, precise observation of the surrounding area will be carried out, the observation factors mainly include visibility, wind direction and speed, temperature and humidity, air pressure and so on. The observatory will use solar power and 4G data communication to provide a basis for accurate decision-making by maritime and port authorities through data sharing, so as to realize early detection, early warning and early linkage.

In addition, TA will effectively improve the navigation efficiency on foggy days by about 10%. Thousands of Chinese and foreign ships sailing in and out of Xiamen port every year will be provided with detailed meteorological services, which will benefit port production, ship operation and cargo circulation. In addition, it is of great significance for the understanding of port meteorological laws, scientific research and accurate forecasting in the future.

"Silk Road Shipping" weather service is expected in the future.

In the afternoon, the city weather bureau staff in the nine section of the keys light tower to complete the commissioning of equipment.

Take shipping safety and meteorological guarantee, help the construction of the core area of "Sea silk". Xiamen Meteorological Bureau will continue to build a number of "Silk Road Maritime" automatic meteorological observation stations around Xiamen Port to build a professional Marine meteorological observation and monitoring system to do a good job at sea.