NORINCO Group-Developed Device Plays a Role in Chinese Expedition to Top of Mount Qomolangma

The microwave radiometer developed by North Sky. Dome Information Technology (Xi'an) Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO Group), has played a role in a Chinese expedition's success in reaching the top of Mount Qomolangma.

The team of Chinese scientists reached 8,000 meters above sea level on May 4, the first time a Chinese expedition had reached that height, which is of great significance in scientific research on the Tibetan Plateau.

A team member of the Chinese expedition sets up the microwave radiometer developed by North Sky. Dome Information Technology (Xi'an) Co., Ltd to support safe and smooth progress of the expedition to the top of Mount Qomolangma. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]

The high-altitude area has complicated and changeable weather systems, calling for special and high requirements for meteorological instruments.

A special sub-team was included in the expedition to undertake meteorological research by using high-tech equipment such as a radiosonde system, laser wind radar and a microwave radiometer. The sub-team also needed to carry out extreme weather monitoring and broadcasting based on real-time data to guarantee safety and smooth progress.

The microwave radiometer is an advanced ground-based remote sensing meteorological instrument with independent intellectual property rights. So far, nearly 100 sets of the instruments have been set up in China.

The special sub-team responsible for meteorological support poses beside a microwave radiometer instrument they just set up. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]

(Executive editor: Wang Ruoting)