Atmospheric & Space Scientists
Also called:
Broadcast Meteorologist, Forecaster, General Forecaster, Meteorologist
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.
- Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.
- Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.
Math and Science
- physics
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Communications
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Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- notice when problems happen
Math
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
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People interested in this work like activities that include ideas, thinking, and figuring things out.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
- Systat Software SigmaStat
Graphics or photo imaging software
- AccuWeather Galileo
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software
Word processing software
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bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$89,260
per year, on average
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