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.
- • Develop and deliver training on weather topics.
- • 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.
- • Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
- • Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
- • Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
- • Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
- • Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
- • Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
- • Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
- • Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
- • Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
- • Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
- • Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
- • Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
- • Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
- • Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
- • Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
- • Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.
- • Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
- • Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
- • Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- • 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 meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
- • Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
- • Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.
- • Speak to the public to discuss weather topics or answer questions.
- • Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
