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