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