Profession meteorology technician

Meteorology technicians collect large amounts of meteorological information for weather information users such as aviation companies or meteorological institutions. They operate specialised measuring instruments to make accurate weather predictions and report their observations. Meteorology technicians assist meteorologists in their scientific operations.

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Personality Type

• Investigative / Realistic

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Knowledge

• Precision measuring instruments

  Instruments used for precision measuring or manufacture, such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, scales, and microscopes.

• Mathematics

  Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.

• Climatology

  The scientific field of study that deals with researching average weather conditions over a specified period of time and how they affected nature on Earth.

• Meteorology

  The scientific field of study that examines the atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and atmospheric effects on our weather.

Skills

• Meet deadlines

  Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

• Use geographic information systems

  Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Use communication devices

  Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.

• Use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions

  Use meteorological data and tools such as weather facsimile machines, weather charts and computer terminals, to anticipate weather conditions.

• Use a computer

  Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

• Assist scientific research

  Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.

• Collect weather-related data

  Gather data from satellites, radars, remote sensors, and weather stations in order to obtain information about weather conditions and phenomena.

• Operate remote sensing equipment

  Set up and operate remote sensing equipment such as radars, telescopes, and aerial cameras in order to obtain information about Earth's surface and atmosphere.

• Operate precision measuring equipment

  Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.

• Review meteorological forecast data

  Revise estimated meteorological parameters; solve gaps between real-time conditions and estimated conditions.

• Apply scientific methods

  Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

• Use specialised computer models for weather forecasting

  Make short-term and long-term weather forecasts applying physical and mathematical formulae; understand specialised computer modelling applications.

• Apply statistical analysis techniques

  Use models (descriptive or inferential statistics) and techniques (data mining or machine learning) for statistical analysis and ICT tools to analyse data, uncover correlations and forecast trends.

• Carry out meteorological research

  Participate in research activities on weather-related conditions and phenomena; study the physical and chemical characteristics and processes of the atmosphere; present research results in scientific journals.

• Write technical reports

  Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.

• Calibrate optical instruments

  Correct and adjust the reliability of optical instruments, such as photometers, polarimeters, and spectrometers, by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is done in regular intervals which are set by the manufacturer.

• Execute analytical mathematical calculations

  Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.

• Operate meteorological instruments

  Operate equipment for measuring weather conditions, such as thermometers, anemometers, and rain gauges.

• Perform scientific research

  Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB