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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
- 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 “Tornado Chaser”
- Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
- 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.
- Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
- Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
- 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.
- 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.
- Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
- Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
- 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.
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- 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.
- Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
- Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
- 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.
- Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
- Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
- Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Light meters
- Air quality samplers
- Air temperature thermometers
- Digital anemometers
- Weather observation stations
- Storm chase vehicles
- Weather balloons
- Laptop computers
- Solarimeters
- Soil temperature probes
- Tipping bucket rain gauges
- Doppler radar equipment
- Relative humidity gauges
- Desktop computers
- Radiosonde launchers
- Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
- Psychrometers
- Personal computers
- Graphic tablets
- Hygrometers
- Surface temperature probes
- Rain gauges
- Two way radios
- Analog anemometers
- Temperature and humidity data loggers
- Mercury barometers
- Whirling hygrometers
- Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
- Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
- Systat Software SigmaStat
- VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
- Maplesoft Maple
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Unidata GEMPAK
- SAS
- Environmental Research Services RAOB
- Word processing software
- C++
- Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Grid analysis and display system GrADS
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
- SPSS
- ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
- Python
- Microsoft Outlook
- Unidata McIDAS-X
- Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
- Mesoscale modeling software
- Image editing software
- Microsoft Paint
- WSI Titan
- QuarkXPress
- Vis5d+
- Cisco IOS
- Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
- PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
- Ferret
- Microsoft Access
- WSI TrueView Professional
- Microsoft Excel
- Cave5D
- Wind flow modeling software
- Linux
- WINGRIDDS
- AccuWeather Galileo
- Microsoft Word
- Baron Services FasTrac
- SVRPLOT
- Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
- STATISTICA
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
- Air quality modeling software
- Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
- Systat Software SigmaPlot
- Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
- ESRI ArcView
- R
- SatView