O*NET Career Intelligence

Atmospheric and Space Scientists

SOC 19-2021.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.1

Science

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Writing

3.9

Active Learning

3.9

Complex Problem Solving

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Physics

4.4

Mathematics

4.3

Geography

4.1

Computers and Electronics

4.0

English Language

4.0

Communications and Media

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Education and Training

3.2

Key Tasks

1Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.

2Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.

3Interpret 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.

4Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.

5Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.

Also Known As

Aerologist Air Analyst Astrochemist Atmospheric Chemist Atmospheric Scientist Broadcast Meteorologist Chief Meteorologist Climate Change Risk Assessor Climatologist Computer Meteorologist