Roles · Science and research

AI weather forecaster

Uses computer models to interpret meteorological data and prepare weather forecasts for public and business needs.

Siobhan Patel“I use computer models to interpret data and prepare weather forecasts.”An example character, not a real person.
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Weather forecaster · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Interpret data using computer models and knowledge of climate theory to predict weather conditions.
  2. Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, or government.
  3. Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or present meteorological information.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Atmospheric and Space Scientists” (O*NET 19-2021.00), as O*NET lists them:

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

Weather forecaster · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • Microsoft Office software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • C++
  • Facebook
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Linux

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0) and ANZSCO 2022 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits

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