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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”.

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Tasks for “Hydrometeorologist”

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.
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.
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.
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
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.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
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 scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.

Related Technology & Tools

Desktop computers
Relative humidity gauges
Weather observation stations
Rain gauges
Two way radios
Doppler radar equipment
Soil temperature probes
Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
Light meters
Personal computers
Psychrometers
Solarimeters
Analog anemometers
Temperature and humidity data loggers
Air quality samplers
Mercury barometers
Tipping bucket rain gauges
Weather balloons
Air temperature thermometers
Storm chase vehicles
Surface temperature probes
Radiosonde launchers
Graphic tablets
Hygrometers
Whirling hygrometers
Digital anemometers
Laptop computers

Microsoft PowerPoint
Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
QuarkXPress
Linux
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Access
SPSS
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
AccuWeather Galileo
Baron Services FasTrac
PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Paint
C++
STATISTICA
ESRI ArcView
Wind flow modeling software
Grid analysis and display system GrADS
Word processing software
WSI Titan
Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
Unidata GEMPAK
WSI TrueView Professional
R
Environmental Research Services RAOB
VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
SVRPLOT
Ferret
Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
SatView
Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
SAS
Image editing software
The MathWorks MATLAB
Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
ESRI ArcInfo
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Cave5D
Mesoscale modeling software
Microsoft Word
WINGRIDDS
Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
Vis5d+
Cisco IOS
Systat Software SigmaStat
Microsoft Excel
Unidata McIDAS-X
Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
Maplesoft Maple
Air quality modeling software
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
Python
Systat Software SigmaPlot