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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”.

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Tasks for “Aerologist”

Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
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.
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.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
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.
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.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
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.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

Laptop computers
Two way radios
Relative humidity gauges
Rain gauges
Weather balloons
Mercury barometers
Graphic tablets
Soil temperature probes
Tipping bucket rain gauges
Doppler radar equipment
Weather observation stations
Analog anemometers
Personal computers
Psychrometers
Air quality samplers
Digital anemometers
Radiosonde launchers
Air temperature thermometers
Storm chase vehicles
Hygrometers
Temperature and humidity data loggers
Surface temperature probes
Desktop computers
Whirling hygrometers
Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
Solarimeters
Light meters

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Air quality modeling software
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WSI Titan
SVRPLOT
SPSS
Unidata GEMPAK
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
The MathWorks MATLAB
Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
WINGRIDDS
Microsoft Excel
Systat Software SigmaPlot
Ferret
Cisco IOS
STATISTICA
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Paint
R
Vis5d+
Mesoscale modeling software
SatView
Environmental Research Services RAOB
Wind flow modeling software
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Word processing software
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Microsoft Access
ESRI ArcInfo
Unidata McIDAS-X
Microsoft PowerPoint
Image editing software
VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
Systat Software SigmaStat
SAS
Linux
Microsoft Word
QuarkXPress
ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
Maplesoft Maple
Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
AccuWeather Galileo
Python
Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
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Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
Grid analysis and display system GrADS
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