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