China operates first atmospheric observation station in Antarctica

On December 1, Zhongshan Observatory - China's first national atmospheric observatory in Antarctica, officially went into operation.

This event not only reinforces China's commitment to international climate research, but also makes an important contribution to providing valuable atmospheric data from one of the most sensitive regions to climate change.

The Zhongshan Station in Antarctica will conduct continuous and long-term observations of changes in atmospheric composition concentrations in the region, providing an accurate picture of atmospheric conditions and related characteristics in the region. According to the China Meteorological Administration, these observations will not only help monitor climate change in Antarctica, but also provide valuable information for global climate research.

Due to the characteristics of the polar regions, which are considered “mirrors” of global climate change, the data collected from the Zhongshan Observatory has special scientific value. Researchers believe that the polar regions are places where changes in global climate can easily be reflected, because they reflect climate change more clearly than other regions of the world.

According to Mr. Dinh Minh Huc, Director of the Institute of Global Change and Polar Meteorology of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, observations at this station will make an important contribution to clarifying the unique atmospheric characteristics of Antarctica.

The Zhongshan Station is equipped with a comprehensive observation system covering seven types of meteorological elements, including important components such as ozone and aerosols. This will help collect a wide range of data for further research and analysis of factors affecting global climate change.

China now has a total of nine national atmospheric observatories officially put into operation, while 10 similar observatories have been deployed on a trial basis for a year (starting last July).

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