1. Meteorologist
By Kaitlyn Cohick

2. What options are available within the field?
Operation Forecasting: can post threats to life and property. Hurricanes, large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Severe weather forecasting is an option too.
Aviation Weather: forecasting weather conditions for the commercial airline industry.
Broadcast Meteorology: presents weather information on television or radio. They also help teach the public about basic weather terms, such as fog and thunderstorms.
Applied Research: involves the practice of applying current weather data and research analysis, to practical problems. Doppler Weather Radar and Public alert warning systems are two types of applied research.

3. Salary range for those different options?
Operation Forecasting~ $54,000 per year
Aviation Weather~ $60,016 per year
Broadcast Meteorology~ $50,000 per year
Applied Research~ $80,582 per year

4. Education or special training requirements?
You will need a four year Bachelor of science degree in meteorology, or Atmospheric science.
Some teaching, research, or management positions require a Masters of Science degree.
Prospective meteorologists must demonstrate advanced proficiency in physics, calculus, computer science, and atmospheric science.

5. Schools or organizations that offer that education and training
Arizona State University
Colorado State University
Cornell University
Connecticut University
Florida State University
Jackson State University
Lyndon State University
Mississippi State University
North Carolina State University
Ohio State University
Penn State University
Oregon State University
Saint Louis University
University of Houston

6. Special qualities or abilities needed for someone to do the job well
You need a bachelor`s degree in Meteorology, numerous meteorologists majors in math, chemistry, statistics, computer science.
You need to have good interpretive skills, the ability to undertake precise, and methodical work, good problem solving skills, strong math skills, a knowledge of physics, good oral and written communication skills.

7. Someone well known in the field:
Alan Seals:
He was born on November 12, 1982.
His salary ranges from $30- $39,999.
His full name is Alan. M Seals
He is chief meteorologist
He works at WKRG-TV in Mobile Alabama
He is still living at the age of 63

8. My reaction to what I learned while researching
I thought the information given was very useful, and helped me learn more all about the science of weather. I know all about the different types of jobs, natural disasters, salary, and the education you will need to be the best meteorologist in history! I just don’t think I, or anyone can top Alan Seal`s work. So maybe just try to be… a very good meteorologist for right now.

9. Extra facts and information
Solar flares
Lightning
High winds
Dust storms
Fog
Sleet
Rain
Sun
Cloudy
Types of weather/ natural disasters
- avalanches and landslides
Earthquakes
Sinkholes
Volcanic eruptions
Limnic eruptions
Floods
Tsunamis
Blizzards
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Cyclonic storms
Droughts
Thunderstorms
Hailstorms
Heatwaves
Wildfires

10. The informational sites I used
Wikipedia
Tropicalweather.net
SevereWeather101
NationalGeographic.com
Sciencing.com