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