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