Meteorologist

Description

Studies the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere to increase understanding of weather and climate, and to forecast changes in the weather and long-term climatic trends.

Description

This unit group covers Natural and Physical Science Professionals not elsewhere classified. It includes Conservators, Meteorologists and Physicists.

Tasks include

• Analyses and interprets weather data gathered from different sources such as meteorological stations, radars and satellite imagery
• Studies and analyses historical weather patterns to understand long-term trends and predict future climate scenarios
• Provides short to medium-term weather forecasts to the general public
• Studies the impact of weather on the environment and effects of human activity on the climate
• Develops, tests and improves mathematical and computer models of the weather and climate
• Prepares and issues warnings for atmospheric phenomena such as cyclones, storms, floods or other hazards to life and property