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