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