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