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