Industry Courses Understanding the Singapore Weather
LIGHTNING & SMOKE HAZE
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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

Last updated on 11 Jan 10

 

 

DATE: 25 Mar 2010

TIME: 9am to 5pm

VENUE: SEI Training Room
40 Scotts Rd #06-00
Environment Building
Signapore 228231

 

COURSE FEE:
$160 (incl GST)

 

ENQUIRIES:
Please call 67319208 or email nea_seicustomer@nea.gov.sg

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