Atmospheric Scientist
- Passionate about weather? Predict and analyze atmospheric phenomena.
- Impact lives by forecasting weather and issuing vital warnings.
- Use cutting-edge tech to model and forecast weather patterns.
💰 Earn $99K-$138K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- 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.
- Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.
- 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.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Science
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
- Personal relationships
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