- Meteorologists are best known for weather forecasting. They record atmospheric measurements, make upper-air measurements and use satellites to record data from around the world. Combining this data can help predict the weather for specific regions.
- Researchers develop tools for safer air travel. This includes a system that detects unsafe winds and warns air-traffic controllers of the issue. Systems like these are installed at many airports.
- Many meteorologists research the topic of climate change. They study the interactions of the Earth's living things, like animals, with nonliving things, such as the atmosphere.
- Some meteorologists prefer to teach. They may teach atmospheric science in high schools, or help graduate students conduct research for a degree. Meteorology has recently become a more common degree found at universities.
- Meteorologists now use better data and instruments to predict dangerous weather. They are trying to calculate hurricane paths more accurately, as well as forecast tornados further in advance.
