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