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A074 ATMOSPHERIC AND SPACE SCIENTISTS

Major Occupational Groups: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | K
About the Occupational Classification System Manual
MOG A—Professional Occupations
Natural Scientists
A074 ATMOSPHERIC AND SPACE SCIENTISTS
Exclude Physicists and Astronomers (A069).
Analyze and interpret meteorological data gathered by surface and upper-air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and private users. Issue weather information to news media. Prepare special forecasts and briefings for those involved in air and sea transportation, agriculture, fire prevention and air-pollution control. Issue hurricane and severe storm warnings. Include Meteorologists.

Last modified: October 16, 2001