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meteorology technician

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3111.8

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.

Alternative Labels

atmospheric scientist

atmospheric scientist technician

aviation meteorology technician

climatological technician

electronics technician

meteorological instrumentation technician

meteorological researcher

meteorological technician

meteorologist

metrologist assistant

MET services technician

MET tower installation technician

weather forecaster

weather service specialist

weather station operator

wind technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply scientific methods apply statistical analysis techniques assist scientific research calibrate optical instruments carry out meteorological research collect weather-related data execute analytical mathematical calculations meet deadlines operate meteorological instruments operate precision measuring equipment operate remote sensing equipment perform scientific research 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

Essential Knowledge

climatology mathematics meteorology precision measuring instruments

Optional Skills and Competences

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 study aerial photos write scientific publications write weather briefing

Optional Knowledge

scientific research methodology statistics

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0d7ae791-653e-4297-9f61-8bad87f61d57

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released

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meteorology technician

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