How do they match: Atmospheric and Space Scientists

  • Atmospheric and Space Scientists

  • Computer Meteorologist
  • Service Hydrologist
  • Science and Operations Officer

  • 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.

  • Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
  • Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
  • Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
  • Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
  • 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.
  • Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.

  • Analyze design requirements for computer or electronics systems.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Interpret research or operational data.
  • Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
  • Write computer programming code.