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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 Scientist”

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.
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
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.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
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.
Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
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 scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

Microsoft Excel
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Microsoft Word
Cisco IOS
Mesoscale modeling software
Microsoft Paint
Air quality modeling software
Word processing software
Maplesoft Maple
Microsoft PowerPoint
Linux
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
STATISTICA
R
WSI TrueView Professional
Image editing software
SPSS
WINGRIDDS
SVRPLOT
Systat Software SigmaPlot
SAS
Ferret
PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
WSI Titan
Wind flow modeling software
Unidata McIDAS-X
ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
Environmental Research Services RAOB
Baron Services FasTrac
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Grid analysis and display system GrADS
Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
The MathWorks MATLAB
SatView
AccuWeather Galileo
C++
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
Unidata GEMPAK
Microsoft Access
Systat Software SigmaStat
Vis5d+
Microsoft Outlook
Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
ESRI ArcInfo
Cave5D
Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
ESRI ArcView
Python
Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
QuarkXPress
Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR