Thursday, 7 August 2014

A Brief Introduction For Future Meteorologists

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.

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.

Data is not only gathered but also studied by meteorologist including past data to learn more about weather patterns an also worldwide climate changes. Depending on the atmosphere, the study changes gradually to predict changes in local weather as this is essential not only for the public but as well as to the industries that really heavily on weather forecasts such as the airline industry.

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.

There are several types of theodolites that you might learn how to use during your years of studies. There are electronic meteorological theodolites, as well as pilot balloon observation theodolites that can help you gather information about changes in the atmosphere. Thermometers, barometers, rain gauges, ceilometers, wind anemometers and many other devices also might be used. Warren Knight produces a variety of theodolites and other devices that might be useful during your career as a meteorologist.




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