Description
Meteorology technicians collect large amounts of meteorological information for weather information users such as aviation companies or meteorological institutions. They operate specialised measuring instruments to make accurate weather predictions and report their observations. Meteorology technicians assist meteorologists in their scientific operations.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
use specialised computer models for weather forecastingapply scientific methodsreview meteorological forecast datacollect weather-related datause communication devicescalibrate optical instrumentswrite technical reportscarry out meteorological researchapply statistical analysis techniquesoperate meteorological instrumentsoperate precision measuring equipmentmeet deadlinesexecute analytical mathematical calculationsoperate remote sensing equipmentuse meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditionsperform scientific researchuse geographic information systemsassist scientific researchanalyse scientific dataadvise on weather-related issuesdesign scientific equipmentstudy aerial photosanalyse weather forecastwrite weather briefingcreate weather mapsconduct research on climate processesmanage meteorological databasemaintain equipmentwrite scientific publications