Roles · Science and research

AI climatologist

Develops computer models for weather forecasting and prepares forecasts to meet the needs of industry, business, or government.

Ruby Williams“I develop computer models for weather forecasting and prepare briefings.”An example character, not a real person.
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Climatologist · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
  2. Interpret data to predict long- or short-range weather conditions.
  3. Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Atmospheric and Space Scientists” (O*NET 19-2021.00), as O*NET lists them:

  • Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
  • Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
  • Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.

Climatologist · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • Microsoft Office software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • C++
  • Facebook
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Linux

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0) and ANZSCO 2022 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits