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Meteorologists conduct research, improve or develop
concepts, theories and operational methods related to the
composition, structure and dynamics of the atmosphere, and
prepare detailed or long-term weather forecasts used in
aviation, shipping, agriculture and other areas and for the
information of the general public.
Tasks include:
(a) conducting research and improving or developing concepts,
theories and operational methods related to the
composition, structure and dynamics of the atmosphere;
(b) investigating direction and speed of air movements,
pressures, temperatures, humidity and other phenomena such
as cloud formation and precipitation, electrical
disturbances or solar radiation;
(c) studying data collected from weather stations, preparing
detailed or long term weather maps and forecasts used in
aviation, shipping, agriculture and other areas and for the
information of the general public;
(d) conducting experiments in fog dispersal, rain-making and
other types of weather control;
(e) preparing scientific papers and reports;
(f) performing related tasks;
(g) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Climatologist
- Forecaster, weather
- Meteorologist
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