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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 “Oceanographic Meteorologist”

Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
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.
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
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.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
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.
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
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Cave5D
WSI Titan
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Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
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Microsoft Outlook
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Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
Environmental Research Services RAOB
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
SAS
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SVRPLOT
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C++
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Word processing software
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Maplesoft Maple
Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
Ferret
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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