Atmospheric and Space Scientists

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Interpret 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.
2. 02Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
3. 03Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
4. 04Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
5. 05Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
6. 06Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
7. 07Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.
8. 08Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
9. 09Develop and deliver training on weather topics.
10. 10Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.
11. 11Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
12. 12Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Titles reported by employers for this occupation. Search job boards with these, not the O*NET name.