Atmospheric and Space Scientists

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.

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.

Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.

Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.

Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.

Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.

Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.

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.

Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.

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.

Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.

Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.

Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.

Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.

Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.

Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.

Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.

Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.

Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.

Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.

Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.

Speak to the public to discuss weather topics or answer questions.

Develop and deliver training on weather topics.

Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.