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