My Scientist Friend: Riding the Winds and Waves: A Tribute to Geophysicist Hsu

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On October 9, 2014, Taiwan's largest marine research vessel, the Ocean Researcher V, departed from Tainan's Anping Harbor for a mission aimed at studying atmospheric pollution. Tragically, adverse weather conditions caused the ship to sink off Penghu's Longmen District the following day, resulting in the death of team leader Hsu Shih-chieh and assistant engineer Lin Yi-chun. On this tragic day, Taiwan lost two dedicated scientists. This documentary honors their story and their contribution to scientific research.

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My Scientist Friend

With more than 300 papers published in national and international atmospheric science journals, Prof. Chen's contribution to meteorology will forever leave a mark in Taiwan, especially in deciphering heavy rainfalls and transport pathways of Asian dust. His groundbreaking discoveries have improved