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