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