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