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