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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kowloon, Hong Kong, January 19, 2021
Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC) Selected to Supply New Weather Radar to
Hong Kong Observatory!
KOWLOON, HONG KONG, JANUARY 19, 2021 – EEC, and our in-country partner
PTC International, are excited to announce our award of a new weather radar system
contract for the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO)! After many months of technical
reviews and negotiations, the HKO selected EEC to supply a new Defender SK850
(S-Band/Klystron) Dual-Polarization Doppler weather radar to replace the current
HKO radar high atop Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak.
Existing HKO Radar Atop Tai Mo Shan Peak
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“The current HKO radar system on Tai Mo Shan peak is over 20 years old and utilizes
numerous legacy features and components,” notes Rich Stedronsky, EEC’s Director
of Strategic Business Development and Partnerships. “The new Defender SK850
system will help the HKO modernize their most vital remote sensing tool, allowing
them to provide improved forecasts and alerts for the region, especially during the
monsoon season.”
The new EEC Defender SK850 will reside in the same location as HKO’s current
radar. The existing system will simply be removed, and the new EEC radar installed
in its place. “This radar system is critical to our day-to-day operations and we require
the most advanced solution on the market today,” said Mr. YW Chan, Senior Science
Officer for the HKO. “We are excited about the new EEC system and cannot wait to
utilize all of the advanced tools and capabilities it will offer.”
Defender SK850 Undergoing Tests at EEC’s Factory
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More About the HKO
Established in 1883, the HKO is the primary weather forecasting entity for the
government of Hong Kong. The HKO forecasts the weather and issues warnings on
weather-related hazards. It also provides other meteorological and geophysical
services to meet the needs of the public, shipping, aviation, industrial, and engineering
sectors.
About EEC
EEC is recognized as the world leader in the meteorological radar field since its
inception in 1971, with more than 1,100 radar systems manufactured and delivered in
the United States and over 100 countries worldwide. Celebrating our 50th year in
operation, EEC has consistently led the industry worldwide in the introduction of the
latest available technology to enhance radar and data processing performance. A
strong focus on innovation and technology infusion into the product line continues to
be a driving factor in EEC’s leadership in the weather radar and satellite ground station
market. EEC’s products and capabilities can be viewed at www.eecweathertech.com.
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