Operate meteorological instruments

Description

Operate equipment for measuring weather conditions, such as thermometers, anemometers, and rain gauges.

Alternative labels

operate meteorological instrument
employ meteorological instruments
run meteorological instruments
operating meteorological instrument
operating meteorological instruments
use meteorological instruments
control meteorological instruments

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate meteorological instruments is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Meteorology technician: 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.

Optional skill

Operate meteorological instruments is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Wind energy engineer: Wind energy engineers design and install wind energy farms and equipment. They research and test locations to find the most productive location, test equipment such as wind-turbine blades, and develop strategies for more efficient energy production, and environmental sustainability.
Meteorologist: Meteorologists study climate processes, measure and predict weather patterns and provide consultancy services to a variety of weather information users. They work out models for weather forecasting, develop instruments to collect meteorological data and compile statistics and databases.
Climatologist: Climatologists study the average change in weather and climate from a long-term perspective. They research and analyse historic weather conditions in order to forecast climatic conditions trends such as changes in temperature, global warming, or regional evolutive weather conditions. They use these findings for advising on environmental policy, construction, agricultural projects, and societal matters.
Civil engineer: Civil engineers design, plan, and develop technical and engineering specifications for infrastructure and construction projects. They apply engineering knowledge in a vast array of projects, from the construction of infrastructure for transportation, housing projects, and luxury buildings, to the construction of natural sites. They design plans that seek to optimise materials and integrate specifications and resource allocation within the time constraints.

 


 

References

  1. Operate meteorological instruments – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022