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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 “Atmospheric Chemist”

Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
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.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
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.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
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.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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R
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Microsoft Access
Microsoft Paint
Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
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SVRPLOT
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Wolfram Research Mathematica
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QuarkXPress
SatView
Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
The MathWorks MATLAB
Microsoft PowerPoint
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Unidata McIDAS-X
Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
SAS
AccuWeather Galileo
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Mesoscale modeling software
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Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
WSI Titan
Microsoft Outlook
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Vis5d+
ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
Cave5D
Microsoft Word
PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Image editing software
Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Grid analysis and display system GrADS
Word processing software
Air quality modeling software