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