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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”.

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Tasks for “General Forecaster”

Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
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.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
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 weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
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.
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.

Related Technology & Tools

Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
Hygrometers
Doppler radar equipment
Laptop computers
Air temperature thermometers
Temperature and humidity data loggers
Weather balloons
Rain gauges
Whirling hygrometers
Relative humidity gauges
Desktop computers
Solarimeters
Weather observation stations
Personal computers
Psychrometers
Storm chase vehicles
Two way radios
Digital anemometers
Air quality samplers
Radiosonde launchers
Tipping bucket rain gauges
Mercury barometers
Analog anemometers
Soil temperature probes
Surface temperature probes
Graphic tablets
Light meters

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Microsoft Access
Wolfram Research Mathematica
WSI Titan
PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
Cisco IOS
Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
SPSS
Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
Systat Software SigmaPlot
ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
Air quality modeling software
Image editing software
WSI TrueView Professional
Systat Software SigmaStat
Microsoft Outlook
Word processing software
Grid analysis and display system GrADS
Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
SVRPLOT
Maplesoft Maple
Python
Microsoft Word
Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
SAS
WINGRIDDS
Vis5d+
Cave5D
Unidata GEMPAK
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
ESRI ArcInfo
VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
SatView
AccuWeather Galileo
Microsoft PowerPoint
Unidata McIDAS-X
Ferret
Wind flow modeling software
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
QuarkXPress
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
The MathWorks MATLAB
Baron Services FasTrac
Mesoscale modeling software
Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
C++
ESRI ArcView
Microsoft Paint
Environmental Research Services RAOB
R
Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
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