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