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Investigate atmospheric physical processes, develop and test theories from observations and experiments, and create methods to apply atmospheric physics to weather, climate, and air quality challenges.
- • Perform complex numerical calculations to analyze atmospheric data using computers and high-performance computing.
- • Express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms for fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and radiative transfer.
- • Analyze measurements from satellites, radar, lidar, radiosondes, and field campaigns to detect and quantify atmospheric phenomena.
- • Report findings through peer-reviewed papers and presentations at atmospheric science conferences.
- • Design and run computer models to simulate atmospheric processes and improve weather and climate predictions.
- • Collaborate with meteorologists, chemists, and engineers to design, develop, and test atmospheric instruments and measurement procedures.
- • Observe atmospheric structure, composition, and energy transfer using instruments such as radiometers, Doppler radar, lidars, and satellites.
- • Develop and refine atmospheric physics theories and parameterizations, and apply them to problems in forecasting, climate change, aviation, and renewable energy.
- • Teach atmospheric physics or related courses.
- • Write research proposals to obtain funding.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
