Will “General Forecaster” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
67% Chance of Automation
“General Forecaster” will maybe be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #371 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
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
- Climatologist
- Climate Change Risk Assessor
- Atmospheric Scientist
- Atmospheric Chemist
- Astrochemist
- Air Analyst
- Aerologist
Tasks for “General Forecaster”
- Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
- Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
- 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.
- Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- 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.
- Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
- 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.
- Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
- Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
- Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
- 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.
- Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
- Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
- Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
- Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
- Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
- Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
- Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
- Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
- Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
- Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
Related Technology & Tools
- Radiosonde launchers
- Laptop computers
- Surface temperature probes
- Two way radios
- Weather balloons
- Whirling hygrometers
- Weather observation stations
- Mercury barometers
- Rain gauges
- Air quality samplers
- Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
- Psychrometers
- Hygrometers
- Soil temperature probes
- Graphic tablets
- Light meters
- Tipping bucket rain gauges
- Doppler radar equipment
- Analog anemometers
- Relative humidity gauges
- Digital anemometers
- Solarimeters
- Air temperature thermometers
- Personal computers
- Temperature and humidity data loggers
- Storm chase vehicles
- Desktop computers
- VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- Wolfram Research Mathematica
- SatView
- Baron Services FasTrac
- Systat Software SigmaPlot
- Word processing software
- Unidata McIDAS-X
- Linux
- R
- QuarkXPress
- Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
- ESRI ArcView
- SPSS
- Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
- Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
- Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- C++
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- Microsoft Access
- Cisco IOS
- Wind flow modeling software
- Grid analysis and display system GrADS
- WINGRIDDS
- Image editing software
- SAS
- Microsoft Outlook
- Vis5d+
- WSI TrueView Professional
- AccuWeather Galileo
- Cave5D
- Ferret
- Microsoft Word
- Mesoscale modeling software
- Microsoft Paint
- Microsoft Excel
- STATISTICA
- Air quality modeling software
- WSI Titan
- Python
- Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
- Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
- Maplesoft Maple
- ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
- Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
- Unidata GEMPAK
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SVRPLOT
- Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Environmental Research Services RAOB
- Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
- PC Weather Products HURRTRAK