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