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.

• Meteorologist

• Apply meteorological knowledge to problems in areas including agriculture, pollution control, and water management, and to issues such as global warming or ozone depletion.
• Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, and severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, and the Internet, or provide this information to the news media.
• Collect air samples from planes and ships over land and sea to study atmospheric composition.
• Collect and analyze historical climate information such as precipitation and temperature records to help predict future weather and climate trends.
• Conduct basic or applied meteorological research into the processes and determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, and climate.
• Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global and regional weather patterns.
• Consult with agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information.
• Design and develop new equipment and methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
• Develop and use weather forecasting tools, such as mathematical and computer models.
• Direct forecasting services at weather stations, or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
• Gather data from sources such as surface and upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, and radar for use in meteorological reports and forecasts.
• Make scientific presentations and publish reports, articles, or texts.
• Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
• Operate computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts.
• Prepare forecasts and briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, and other groups.
• Research and analyze the impact of industrial projects and pollution on climate, air quality, and weather phenomena.
• Study and interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, and charts to predict long- and short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
• Teach at colleges or universities.

• adhere to safety procedures
• advise clients or customers
• advise governmental or industrial personnel
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• broadcast weather forecast over television or radio
• classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• conduct field research or investigative studies
• conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
• confer with research personnel
• confer with scientists
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• draw maps or charts
• explain complex mathematical information
• forecast or predict phenomena based upon research data
• forecast weather changes
• interpret aerial photographs
• make decisions
• make presentations
• monitor atmospheric or meteorological processes
• monitor meteorological conditions
• observe weather conditions
• perform statistical analysis in physical science or geological research
• plan scientific research or investigative studies
• prepare reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• present research papers or dissertations on physical science issues
• read maps
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• resolve engineering or science problems
• use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use geographical information system (GIS) software
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use meteorological equipment or instruments
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use physical science research techniques
• use public speaking techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use research methodology to study atmospheric phenomena
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use teaching techniques
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• write business project or bid proposals
• write research or project grant proposals
• write scholarly or technical research papers