China’s 1st overseas atmospheric station begins operations in Antarctica
China's first foreign atmospheric background station began operations in Antarctica on Sunday, focusing on long-term observations of atmospheric components in the region. The station aims to contribute to global environmental monitoring, complementing China's existing network of nine domestic atmospheric stations.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:30 | 02 December 2024
- Modified Date: 11:33 | 02 December 2024
China's first foreign atmospheric background station began its operations in Antarctica, state-run media reported on Monday.
The station, which started its operations on Sunday, will conduct continuous and long-term operational observations of the concentration changes in Antarctic atmospheric components, according to the Xinhua news agency.
China Meteorological Administration said it will also offer a "faithful presentation of the average state of the atmospheric composition and related characteristics in the region."
"The Antarctic region is a significant background region for global atmospheric environment observation," it added.
Beijing has set up a comprehensive observing system comprised of seven categories of meteorological elements, including ozone and aerosol.
China has nine atmospheric background stations inside the country.