How do they match: Atmospheric and Space Scientists

  • Meteorological Engineer
  • Meteorological Technician
  • Meteorologist
  • Broadcast Meteorologist
  • Computer Meteorologist
  • Forensic Meteorologist
  • Marine Meteorologist
  • Morning Meteorologist
  • Oceanographic Meteorologist
  • Operational Meteorologist
  • Physical Meteorologist
  • Research Meteorologist
  • Synoptic Meteorologist
  • Warning Coordination Meteorologist

  • 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.

  • Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.
  • Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
  • 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.
  • Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
  • Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.