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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”
- 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.
- Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
- Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
- Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
- Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
- 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.
- Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
- Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
- Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
- 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.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Desktop computers
- Rain gauges
- Temperature and humidity data loggers
- Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
- Storm chase vehicles
- Radiosonde launchers
- Analog anemometers
- Doppler radar equipment
- Psychrometers
- Surface temperature probes
- Digital anemometers
- Weather observation stations
- Mercury barometers
- Whirling hygrometers
- Weather balloons
- Soil temperature probes
- Personal computers
- Light meters
- Air temperature thermometers
- Graphic tablets
- Air quality samplers
- Laptop computers
- Hygrometers
- Relative humidity gauges
- Tipping bucket rain gauges
- Solarimeters
- Two way radios
- WSI TrueView Professional
- Cave5D
- Environmental Research Services RAOB
- SPSS
- ESRI ArcView
- Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
- Microsoft Excel
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Baron Services FasTrac
- Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
- WSI Titan
- PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
- AccuWeather Galileo
- Microsoft Word
- Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- C++
- Word processing software
- VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
- Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
- SVRPLOT
- Unidata GEMPAK
- Python
- SatView
- STATISTICA
- Mesoscale modeling software
- Wind flow modeling software
- Microsoft Access
- Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
- Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
- Grid analysis and display system GrADS
- Maplesoft Maple
- Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
- R
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
- Image editing software
- SAS
- Linux
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Vis5d+
- Cisco IOS
- Ferret
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuarkXPress
- Unidata McIDAS-X
- Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
- Microsoft Paint
- Systat Software SigmaPlot
- WINGRIDDS
- Air quality modeling software
- Microsoft PowerPoint