How do they match: Atmospheric and Space Scientists

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
  • Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
  • Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
  • Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.
  • Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.

  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Present information to the public.
  • Provide educational information to the public.
  • Provide technical information or assistance to public.