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