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