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Job Description
Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-2021.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 94,840.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 45.00
- Currently, there are 9,800 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Atmospheric and Space Scientists”.
Also Known As…
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists
- Weather Forecaster
- Warning Coordination Meteorologist
- Science and Operations Officer (SOO)
- Meteorologist-in-Charge
- Meteorologist
- Hydrometeorological Technician
- General Forecaster
- Chief Meteorologist
- Broadcast Meteorologist
- Weatherman
- Weather Reporter
- Weather Analyst
- Tracker
- Tornado Chaser
- Synoptic Meteorologist
- Storm Chaser
- Space Operations Officer
- Radiosonde Specialist
- Physical Meteorologist
- Operational Meteorologist
- Oceanographic Meteorologist
- Meteorological Engineer
- Marine Meteorologist
- Hydrometeorologist
- Hurricane Tracker
- Forecaster
- Computer Meteorologist
- Climatologist
- Climate Change Risk Assessor
- Atmospheric Scientist
- Atmospheric Chemist
- Astrochemist
- Air Analyst
- Aerologist
Tasks for “Forecaster”
- Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
- Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
- Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
- Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
- Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
- Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
- Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
- Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
- Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
- Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
- Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
- Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
- Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
- Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
- Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
- Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
- Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
- Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
- Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
- Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
- Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
- Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Related Technology & Tools
- Weather balloons
- Analog anemometers
- Whirling hygrometers
- Personal computers
- Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
- Doppler radar equipment
- Storm chase vehicles
- Weather observation stations
- Light meters
- Tipping bucket rain gauges
- Hygrometers
- Laptop computers
- Solarimeters
- Rain gauges
- Air quality samplers
- Desktop computers
- Relative humidity gauges
- Soil temperature probes
- Two way radios
- Temperature and humidity data loggers
- Graphic tablets
- Psychrometers
- Digital anemometers
- Surface temperature probes
- Radiosonde launchers
- Air temperature thermometers
- Mercury barometers
- Microsoft Paint
- VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
- Unidata McIDAS-X
- Word processing software
- Environmental Research Services RAOB
- Microsoft Access
- ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
- C++
- Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- R
- Microsoft Outlook
- Python
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Linux
- AccuWeather Galileo
- PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- WSI Titan
- WINGRIDDS
- Cisco IOS
- ESRI ArcView
- Unidata GEMPAK
- Baron Services FasTrac
- Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
- STATISTICA
- Grid analysis and display system GrADS
- WSI TrueView Professional
- Image editing software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Vis5d+
- Microsoft Word
- SPSS
- Microsoft Excel
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
- Wind flow modeling software
- Cave5D
- SAS
- Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
- Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
- Air quality modeling software
- SatView
- Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
- Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- QuarkXPress
- Ferret
- Mesoscale modeling software
- Systat Software SigmaPlot
- Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
- SVRPLOT
- Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
- Maplesoft Maple