meteorologist

Description

Meteorologists study climate processes, measure and predict weather patterns and provide consultancy services to a variety of weather information users. They work out models for weather forecasting, develop instruments to collect meteorological data and compile statistics and databases.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

mathematics meteorology climatology oceanography mathematical modelling scientific research methodology geography hydrology quantitative analysis statistics geographic information systems

Practical Skills

mentor individuals use specialised computer models for weather forecasting manage personal professional development develop professional network with researchers and scientists manage research data apply scientific methods evaluate research activities review meteorological forecast data integrate gender dimension in research promote the transfer of knowledge manage open publications speak different languages synthesise information apply for research funding think abstractly analyse weather forecast operate open source software perform project management carry out meteorological research promote open innovation in research draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation apply statistical analysis techniques apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities promote the participation of citizens in scientific and research activities execute analytical mathematical calculations manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data interact professionally in research and professional environments communicate with a non-scientific audience use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions write scientific publications perform scientific research conduct research across disciplines manage intellectual property rights increase the impact of science on policy and society demonstrate disciplinary expertise disseminate results to the scientific community publish academic research present during live broadcasts collect weather-related data teach in academic or vocational contexts design scientific equipment design graphics study aerial photos write weather briefing operate meteorological instruments calibrate electronic instruments create weather maps apply blended learning conduct research on climate processes manage meteorological database operate remote sensing equipment develop models for weather forecast use geographic information systems assist scientific research