Atmospheric and Space Scientists
O*NET Code: 19-2021.00
Description
Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.
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💼 Also Known As
AerologistAir AnalystAstrochemistAtmospheric ChemistAtmospheric ScientistBroadcast MeteorologistClimate Change Risk AssessorClimatologistComputer MeteorologistForecasterGeneral ForecasterHurricane TrackerHydrometeorological Technician (Hydrometeorological Tech)HydrometeorologistMarine MeteorologistMeteorological EngineerMeteorological Technician (Meteorological Tech)MeteorologistMorning MeteorologistOcean Monitoring and Data Assimilation Scientist
⚡ Skills (17)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Science4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Writing4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Mathematics3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (63)
🔥Adobe Photoshop
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Facebook
Web page creation and editing software
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Linux
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Perl
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
🔥UNIX
Operating system software
0AccuWeather Galileo
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Air quality modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
Analytical or scientific software
0Apple Final Cut Pro
Video creation and editing software
0Baron Services FasTrac
Analytical or scientific software
0Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
Analytical or scientific software
0Cave5D
Analytical or scientific software
0Cisco IOS
Operating system software
0ESRI ArcInfo
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Environmental Research Services RAOB
Analytical or scientific software
0Ferret
Analytical or scientific software
0Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
Analytical or scientific software
0Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Development environment software
0Grid analysis and display system GrADS
Analytical or scientific software
0ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
Map creation software
0Image editing software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
Analytical or scientific software
0Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
Analytical or scientific software
0Maplesoft Maple
Analytical or scientific software
0Mesoscale modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Microsoft Paint
Graphics or photo imaging software
0PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
Analytical or scientific software
0QuarkXPress
Desktop publishing software
0STATISTICA
Analytical or scientific software
0SVRPLOT
Analytical or scientific software
0SatView
Analytical or scientific software
0Social media sites
Web page creation and editing software
0Software development tools
Development environment software
0Systat Software SigmaPlot
Analytical or scientific software
0Systat Software SigmaStat
Analytical or scientific software
0Unidata GEMPAK
Analytical or scientific software
0Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
Analytical or scientific software
0Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
Analytical or scientific software
0Unidata McIDAS-X
Analytical or scientific software
0Vis5d+
Analytical or scientific software
0VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
Analytical or scientific software
0WINGRIDDS
Analytical or scientific software
0WSI Titan
Analytical or scientific software
0WSI TrueView Professional
Analytical or scientific software
0Wind flow modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Wolfram Research Mathematica
Analytical or scientific software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Statisticians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Data Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Geodetic Surveyors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Soil and Plant Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Conservation Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Astronomers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Physicists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Atmospheric and Space Scientists → Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (10)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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