Abstract:

Since 1980, considerable developments have been made in Antarctic meteorological observation and research in China. The first Chinese Antarctic Meteorological Station was set up in Feb. 1985. The station named Great Wall Station is located on the King George Island and was soon recognized by World Meterological Organization.It was conferred the international station number "89058". From then on,the station has kept on synoptic observation and transmission of synoptic reports to World Weather Watch. For several years, based on available data obtained in the station and combined with other Antarctic and south hemispheric valuable data,some research projects also have been carried out on polar cyclones,synoptic system affecting Antarctic peninsula area,atmospheric chemistry, upper atmosphere,characteristics of the radiation, the relation between Antarctic sea ica condition and climate changes and so on. These researches give us some very important information for understanding the origin, development and changes of the local weather on the Antarctics and its role in global climate.