Atmospheric Scientist Job Description

Atmospheric Scientist

Responsible for studying the weather, climate changes, and the atmosphere in order to predict and analyze the weather.

Study weather patterns and disruptions to determine if a problematic change is occurring.
Perform research indoors in weather stations, offices, or laboratories.
Develop reports and forecasts from the analysis of weather and climate data.
Test the properties of air, including temperature and air pressure.
Record and observe meteorological data.
Use computer models that analyze data about the atmosphere.
Create weather maps.
Report the weather to the public and make predictions about storms, snowfall, precipitation, humidity, and temperature.
Prepare long- and short-term weather forecasts with computer and mathematical models, satellite and radar data.
Report on advancing storms and advise residents on the best way to deal with it.
Issue warnings to protect life and property during severe weather, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and flash floods.
Create weather graphics.
Use weather balloons, radar systems, satellites, and sensors to monitor the weather and collect data.
Analyze data to understand air pollution, drought, loss of the ozone layer, and other problems.
Use graphics software to illustrate their forecasts and reports.
Analyze historical climate information such as precipitation and temperature records.
Understand and predict global and regional weather patterns.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere.