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