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