Ocean monitoring and data assimilation scientist · What it does
Three tasks it takes off your hands
- Develops computer models for weather forecasting.
- Gathers data from stations, satellites, and radar.
- Develops computer programs to collect meteorological data.
Where these come from
The tasks of “Atmospheric and Space Scientists” (O*NET 19-2021.00), as O*NET lists them:
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
- Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.
