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