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meteorology technician

Meteorology technicians collect large amounts of meteorological information for weather information users such as aviation companies or meteorological institutions.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

precision measuring instruments climatology mathematics meteorology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

statistics scientific research methodology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate precision measuring equipment assist scientific research operate remote sensing equipment execute analytical mathematical calculations use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions operate meteorological instruments use geographic information systems carry out meteorological research apply statistical analysis techniques meet deadlines apply scientific methods collect weather-related data use specialised computer models for weather forecasting review meteorological forecast data calibrate optical instruments use communication devices write technical reports perform scientific research

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain equipment write scientific publications manage meteorological database study aerial photos design scientific equipment advise on weather-related issues analyse scientific data create weather maps conduct research on climate processes analyse weather forecast write weather briefing

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)