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Job Duties Custom List 19-2021.00 — Atmospheric and Space Scientists

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

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

Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.

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

Interpret 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.

Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.

Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.

Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.

Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.

Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.

Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.

Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.

Speak to the public to discuss weather topics or answer questions.

Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.

Develop and deliver training on weather topics.

Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.

Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.

Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.

Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.

Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.

Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.

Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.

Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.

Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.

Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.

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