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