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.
Also called: weather service specialist, MET services technician, climatological technician, weather station operator, meteorological researcher, atmospheric scientist technician, MET tower installation technician, electronics technician
- 22
- essential skills
- 13
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
22- apply scientific methods
- apply statistical analysis techniques
- assist scientific research
- calibrate optical instruments
- carry out meteorological research
- climatology
- collect weather-related data
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- mathematics
- meet deadlines
- meteorology
- operate meteorological instruments
- operate precision measuring equipment
- operate remote sensing equipment
- perform scientific research
- precision measuring instruments
- review meteorological forecast data
- use communication devices
- use geographic information systems
- use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions
- use specialised computer models for weather forecasting
- write technical reports
Optional skills
13- advise on weather-related issues
- analyse scientific data
- analyse weather forecast
- conduct research on climate processes
- create weather maps
- design scientific equipment
- maintain equipment
- manage meteorological database
- scientific research methodology
- statistics
- study aerial photos
- write scientific publications
- write weather briefing
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