Use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions

Use meteorological data and tools such as weather facsimile machines, weather charts and computer terminals, to anticipate weather conditions.

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use meteorological tools to anticipate meteorological conditions

skill/competence

sector-specific

Use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Weather forecaster: Weather forecasters gather meteorological data. They predict the weather according to these data. Weather forecasters present these forecasts to the audience via radio, television or online.
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.
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.
Aviation meteorologist: Aviation meteorologists forecast weather conditions in airports. They provide day-to-day, hour-to-hour observations, analysis, forecasts, warnings, and advice to pilots, airport operators and airlines in meteorological matters. They report weather conditions expected at airports, current conditions, and en route forecasts.

Use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions 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.

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.

References

1. Use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions – ESCO