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