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