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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”

Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
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.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
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.
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
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.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
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

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

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Microsoft Access
SAS
The MathWorks MATLAB
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Ferret
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SVRPLOT
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Baron Services FasTrac
Vis5d+
ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
STATISTICA
Grid analysis and display system GrADS
Microsoft PowerPoint
Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
Mesoscale modeling software
Microsoft Excel
VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
Microsoft Word
Python
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QuarkXPress
Unidata GEMPAK
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Microsoft Paint
WSI TrueView Professional
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Environmental Research Services RAOB
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Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
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Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
Wolfram Research Mathematica
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SatView
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Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
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