Meteorologist
Weather Officer, Weather Forecaster, Meteorology Researcher, Meteorological Modeling Specialist
The meteorologist collects weather data, surveys weather indicators and makes predictions regarding developing weather patterns. This individual advises air traffic control and other agencies about weather hazards such as thunderstorms, developing storm cells and fronts, turbulence, tornadoes, icing, flooding, flash flooding and other such weather-related phenomena. They issue to various governmental agencies and the public weather advisories for vehicles, aircraft and watercraft. They use sophisticated computer software programs that assist them in modeling the potential flow and intensity of storm cells and fronts. They are also available to participate in weather-related research projects that seek to provide more accurate forecasting methods over a longer time period.
You might want to further explore this career by checking out the web sites given below:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration What can I do right now?
Set up your own weather station and provide your local radio station with a daily report.
Get some work experience at the local airport, television or radio station as a weather data compiler or weather statistics researcher.
Interview pilots about how different weather phenomena affect their aircraft's flight characteristics.
Call the ATIS phone number and listen to the local airport's weather report.
Learn to read and interpret the various types of weather maps, charts and data available through the internet.
Learn how to use database software.
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