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Meteorologist
Meteorologists forecast the weather and study the
atmosphere to improve the understanding of climate.
Meteorologists may perform the following tasks:
- use and develop scientific techniques to forecast and
interpret climatic conditions
- analyse and interpret surface, upper level and other
measurements (including satellite cloud images, remote
sensing data and other information about atmospheric
conditions)
- prepare weather forecasts for the public and for
specific users
- issue warnings for cyclones, storms, floods, frosts,
fire dangers and gales
- prepare special forecasts for aviation, agriculture,
fishing, shipping and national events
- study climate and identify climatic change
- work with physicists and engineers to develop
observation equipment and distribute information on topics
such as air pollution
- supervise and coordinate the work of technical officers
and meteorological observers.
Meteorologists may specialise as a
Research Meteorologist who develops and tests
theories, concepts and the laws of physics of the atmosphere,
with the aim of improving forecasts and warnings. Others are
involved in providing scientific consultancy services in
applied meteorology, international services, policy
development, administration and training.
Meteorologists in forecasting positions usually work in
shifts. Operational meteorologists may work in field station
locations throughout Australia and its territories, from the
tropics to Antarctica.
Required Skills - Meteorologist
- enjoy and have ability in science, especially physics
and maths
- flexible and resourceful
- interested in the provision of meteorological services
to the community
- for employment in the Bureau of Meteorology, Australian
citizenship or the eligibility to apply for Australian
citizenship is required
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