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