Saturday, 4 October 2014

Starting A Career As A Meteorologist

By Carey Bourdier


Meteorologists do not merely study weather but rather these highly trained scientists study our atmosphere as well as a variety of weather events. Read on, and you will discover more about this exciting discipline of science.

There are actually several different types of meteorologists. While most of us know about those who work to predict the weather, but this is a job that is about much more than simply providing the weather forecast for a few days. Some meteorologists simply gather data and study weather patterns, while other meteorologists research the atmosphere, such as studying the effects of greenhouse gases on the planet. Some meteorologists are involved in research, attempting to create a variety of new tools to help collect data or predict severe weather.

To understand weather patterns including worldwide climate changes, meteorologists not only gather data but also study the previous ones that were gathered. An industry such as the airline industry, which relies heavily on knowing the local weather, makes good use of the data that is taken by meteorologist to create plans for all types of weather conditions.

Meteorologists are greatly needed by many other industries, and a career in meteorology is good to be taken as consideration, though colleges or universities that offer such degree should be looked into. Arizona State University offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and PhD's in meteorology and also Harvard University and the University of California, Los Angeles. Such degree is also offered at the University of Oklahoma being one of the nation's top and prestigious meteorology programs, which is not surprising given the area's extreme weather conditions.

A variety of classes will be taken as a student of meteorology. Climatology, calculus, physics, math and other science classes are among the classes that need to be attended. The tools behind the practice of meteorology will also be learned.

During the course of your study, several types of theodolites are learned and are used. Among these are electronic meteorological theodolites, and also pilot balloon observation theodolites which help gain information about the changes that is happening in the atmosphere. Many other devices including thermometers, barometers, rain gauges, ceilometers, wind anemometers may also be used. During you career as a meteorologist, a variety of theodolites and other devices that might be of great use with your studies, and these instruments are produced by companies such as Warren-Knight Instrument Company.




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