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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
- 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
- General Forecaster
- Computer Meteorologist
- Climatologist
- Climate Change Risk Assessor
- Atmospheric Scientist
- Atmospheric Chemist
- Astrochemist
- Air Analyst
- Aerologist
Tasks for “General Forecaster”
- Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
- Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
- Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
- Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
- Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
- Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
- 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.
- Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
- Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
- Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
- Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
- 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.
- Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
- Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
- Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
- Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
- Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
- Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
- Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
- 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.
- Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
Related Technology & Tools
- Personal computers
- Analog anemometers
- Two way radios
- Graphic tablets
- Storm chase vehicles
- Relative humidity gauges
- Weather balloons
- Digital anemometers
- Desktop computers
- Doppler radar equipment
- Hygrometers
- Whirling hygrometers
- Light meters
- Radiosonde launchers
- Mercury barometers
- Weather observation stations
- Laptop computers
- Rain gauges
- Temperature and humidity data loggers
- Surface temperature probes
- Air temperature thermometers
- Solarimeters
- Psychrometers
- Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
- Air quality samplers
- Tipping bucket rain gauges
- Soil temperature probes
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
- Grid analysis and display system GrADS
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Wind flow modeling software
- Image editing software
- PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
- Word processing software
- Systat Software SigmaPlot
- Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
- AccuWeather Galileo
- Unidata McIDAS-X
- Vis5d+
- WINGRIDDS
- SatView
- Python
- Microsoft Paint
- Air quality modeling software
- ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
- Microsoft Outlook
- WSI TrueView Professional
- Environmental Research Services RAOB
- Cisco IOS
- Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Linux
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
- SAS
- Maplesoft Maple
- Microsoft Access
- Unidata GEMPAK
- Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
- WSI Titan
- SVRPLOT
- Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
- Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
- Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
- Mesoscale modeling software
- Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
- Cave5D
- R
- Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
- QuarkXPress
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- Microsoft Word
- VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Microsoft Excel
- Baron Services FasTrac
- STATISTICA
- C++
- SPSS
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- ESRI ArcView
- Ferret