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