Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration
FAQs
What is the complete acronym PAGASA? ›
PHILIPPINE ATMOSPHERIC GEOPHYSICAL AND ASTRONOMICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (PAGASA) CITIZEN'S CHARTER.
What does PAGASA mean? ›PAGASA is the Philippine national institution dedicated to provide flood and typhoon warnings, public weather forecasts and advisories, meteorological, astronomical, climatological, and other specialized information and services primarily for the protection of life and property and in support of economic, productivity ...
What is signal number 1 in PAGASA? ›Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal #1
WIND THREAT: 39-61 km/h (22-33 kt, 10.8-17.1 m/s) WARNING LEAD TIME: 36 hours.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Filipino: Pangasiwaan ng Pilipinas sa Serbisyong Atmosperiko, Heopisiko at Astronomiko, abbreviated as PAGASA [pagˈasa], which means "hope" as in the Tagalog word pag-asa) is the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) ...
What is PAGASA main function? ›The major services provided by PAGASA include the provision of weather forecasts and tropical cyclone warnings, flood bulletins and advisories, hydrological, climatological and farm weather forecasts.
What is the synonym of PAGASA? ›desire, hope, trust.
Why does PAGASA give a local name? ›According to PAGASA, international cyclone names need to have local typhoon names so that Filipinos can easily remember them. Assigning local typhoon names also lessens confusion. Imagine how complicated it would be had PAGASA chosen numbers instead of names to identify storms.
What is Typhoon PAGASA? ›TYPHOON (TY) - a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 118 to 184 kph or 64 - 99 knots. SUPER TYPHOON (STY) - a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed exceeding 185 kph or more than 100 knots.
What does dost stand for? ›The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) provides direction, leadership, and coordination of all scientific and technological efforts/activities in the Philippines and ensures that the results therefrom are geared and utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people.
What is the strongest typhoon signal? ›Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal levels
| Wind Signal No. | Wind speed | Corresponding tropical cyclone category |
|---|---|---|
| TCWS #5 | Extreme typhoon-force winds: Beaufort Force 12 ≥185 km/h ≥100 kn ≥51.3 m/s ≥115 mph | Super typhoons (STY) |
What is the highest typhoon signal? ›
10 signal is issued – it is the highest warning signal the Observatory can hoist. Citizens are urged to stay indoors and away from exposed windows and doors. Temporary shelters for people with no safe refuge will be opened.
What is the center of a typhoon called? ›The "eye" is roughly circular and is found at the centre of a typhoon. Its size varies and can range from below 10 km to over 200 km across, but most are about 30 to 60 km in diameter. Winds are comparatively light and the weather is fair inside the eye.
Who is the head of PAGASA? ›Dr. Vicente B. Malano (right photo) taking his Oath of Office as the PAGASA Administrator III, administered by DOST Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña (left photo).
Is PAGASA a noun? ›Proper noun
Acronym of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, the national weather service agency of the Philippines.
The PAGASA Astronomical Observatory is located inside the campus of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, conducts stargazing and telescoping sessions to interested astronomy enthusiasts, upon request.
What are the three domains of PAGASA? ›PAGASA forecasters use three domains where they monitor, analyze and forecast tropical cyclones: the Philippine Area of Responsibility, Tropical Cyclone Advisory Domain and the Tropical Cyclone Information Domain.
What is the acronym for Phivolcs? ›Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
What is the acronym of typhoon? ›SEVERE TROPICAL STORM (STS) , a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 87 to 117 kph or 48 - 63 knots. TYPHOON (TY) - a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed of 118 to 184 kph or 64 - 99 knots. SUPER TYPHOON (STY) - a tropical cyclone with maximum wind speed exceeding 185 kph or more than 100 knots.