COURSE OBJECTIVES
To provide participants with a sound knowledge of the expected weather pattern, smoke haze and lightning risks in Singapore so as to assist him/her in the planning of outdoor activities.

COURSE SYNOPSIS

General Weather Pattern of Singapore
- Introduction
- Prevailing Winds over Singapore and Region
- Seasons
- Description of Individual Weather Elements
- Some Weather Phenomena and Their Likely Impacts in Singapore
- The El Nino/La Nina Phenomenon and Its Impact on Regional & Global Weather

Smoke Haze
- Cause and Effects of Smoke Haze
- Past Smoke Haze Episodes
- Smoke Haze Monitoring
- Smoke Haze Action Plan and Precautions for Outdoor Activities

Lightning in Singapore
- Thunderstorms in Singapore
- Understanding Thunderstorms/Lightning
- All About Lightning in Singapore
- Recognising Thunderstorms Clouds
- Definition of Lightning Forecast Category
- Safety Precaution Measures for Outdoor Activities

Accessing and Using Weather Information and Forecast
- Key Weather Products & Services
- Means of Accessing Weather Products and Services

COURSE METHODOLOGY
Classroom-based lectures

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Operation Managers
- Estate Managers
- Facilities Managers
- Anyone who is interested to find out more about lightning in Singapore

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mr Wong Teo Suan joined the Civil Service in 1970 for a 34-year career in weather forecasting and analysis. As the Deputy Director (Services) with the Meteorological Services Division of the National Environment Agency (NEA), Teo Suan was responsible for managing the main meteorological office in Singapore. He oversaw the weather forecasting and analysis function in support of aviation, shipping, military operations, and also the provision of weather services for mass media and general public.

Teo Suan had coordinated regional climate, forest fires and smoke haze monitoring in the ASEAN region, in support of the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre's regional haze monitoring. He had also participated extensively in regional meetings on smoke haze and trans-boundary haze pollution as Singapore’s representative. Teo Suan retired from his portfolio with the NEA in 2004.

Last updated on 3 Dec 08