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