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