The roving seminar / visiting lecturer programme was first proposed in the 34th session of Typhoon Committee in Honolulu in 2001 to promote research and development of tropical cyclone forecasting technique and associated scientific issues on hydrology and disaster prevention measures. The proposal was endorsed in the 35th session of Typhoon Committee in Chiang Mai in 2002.
The roving seminars were intended to introduce to Members the latest technology and expertise in operational forecasting and associated services for the reduction and mitigation of disasters caused by tropical cyclones. In the roving seminars, knowledgeable experts travelled to Members’ territories and delivered lectures and training focusing on subjects of operational interest. The first series of roving seminars under the programme was held in Seoul, Hong Kong, and Shanghai in 2003 with financial support from the Typhoon Committee Trust Fund. Owing to resource constraints, the roving seminar since 2006 could only be staged at one single venue each year.
- Summary of Previous Seminars (since 2003)
- Group Photos of Previous Seminars
- Reports of Previous Seminars (since 2006)
2019 (Beijing, China)
2018 (Singapore, Singapore)
2016 (Ha Noi, Viet Nam)
2015 (Vientiane, Lao PDR)
2014 (Hong Kong, China)
2012 (Seoul, Republic of Korea)
2011 (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)
2010 (Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand)
2009 (Nanjing, China)
2007 (Manila, Philippines)
2006 (Ha Noi, Viet Nam)
Topic | Presentation |
A. Advances in satellite missions and product applications in the Typhoon Committee region By Mr Koji Yamashita of Japan Meteorological Agency, Japan and Dr. Xiang Fang of China Meteorological Administration, China |
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B. Tropical Cyclone Analysis using Microwave Satellite Imagery By Dr. Xiang Fang of China Meteorological Administration, China |
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C. Radar Applications in Tropical Cyclone and Extreme Weather Monitoring and Nowcasting By Mr Ray Kong, Hong Kong Observatory, Hong Kong, China |
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Topic | Presentation |
A. Advances in Operational Storm Surge and Coastal Inundation Prediction By Mr Nadao Kohno and Mr Masaki Itoh of Japan Meteorological Agency, Japan |
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B. SLOSH – Storm Surge Modeling and Applications for Decision Support By Mr Arthur Taylor of National Weather Services, U.S.A. |
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C. Development of an Operational Storm Surge Prediction System for a Coastal City – Hong Kong Experience By Mr Dickson Lau, Hong Kong Observatory, Hong Kong, China |
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Topic | Presentation |
A. Risk Reduction and Mitigation of Sediment-related Disaster By Mr Yoshiki Nagai from National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management |
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B. Advances and Challenges of Flash Flood Modeling and Prediction By Prof Xu-dong Fu from Tsinghua University |
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C. River and Urban Flash Flood’s forecasting and Mitigation By Dr Dong-ryul Lee from Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology |
Topic | Presentation |
A. Effective Early Warning Systems and Risk Communications By Mr. Chip Guard of NOAA |
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B. Media Liaison and Crisis Management for Disaster Risk Reduction By Mr. Ahmed Nadeem of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union |
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C. “Warning Communication Strategies in the Era of Web Technology and Social Media – Hong Kong Experience By Ms. Sandy, M K Song and Mr. K L Lee of the Hong Kong Observatory |
Topic | Presentation |
A. Overview of QPE/QPF Techniques and Hydrological Applications By Dr. Siriluk Chumchean of Mahanakorn University of Technology, Thailand |
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B. Review of QPE/QPF Operational Systems and Application to Tropical Cyclone Rainfall Forecasting By Mr. H. Y. Yeung of Hong Kong Observatory |
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C. Cause, Assessment and Management of Flood Hazards associated with Landfalling Tropical Cyclones and Heavy Rain By Prof. Chen Charng-Ning of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore |
Topic | Presentation |
A. Tropical Cyclone Genesis and Seasonal Prediction of Cyclone Activities By Mr. S.M. Lee (Hong Kong Observatory) |
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B. Effects of Tropical Cyclone Interaction with Monsoon, with Emphasis on Enhanced Rainfall By Professor Zhang Qinghong (Peking University) |
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C. Tropical Cyclone Satellite Analysis, including Microwave Images By Dr. Mark Lander (University of Guam) |