Saturday, August 23, 2014

How To Become A Meteorologist

By Carey Bourdier


Contrary to popular belief, meteorologists not only study the weather but these skilled scientists also study our atmosphere that is related to a variety of weather events. Further below, meteorology is discussed and some of its fundamentals are explained.

Meteorologist come in several different types each with each own role. Most of us probably relate meteorologist with weather predictions however, there is more than meets the eye than giving regular weather forecasts for a couple of days. Meteorologists have different roles such as gathering of data and studying weather patterns while others research and atmosphere including the effects of greenhouse gases that is affecting our planet. Research is a field that some meteorologists spend their time with in creating a variety of new tools that can help predict severe weather or collect important data.

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.

As a student of meteorology, you will be required to take a variety of classes. Among the classes you might find everything from climatology to calculus to physics, as well as a wide variety of other math and science classes. You also will learn how to use the many tools of meteorology.

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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