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