careers in meteorology

1. Careers
In
Meteorology
Introduction
Eligibility
Job Prospects
Remuneration
Institutes
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2. Introduction
Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of
the atmosphere. Studies in the field stretch
back millennia, though significant progress in
meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The
19th century saw modest progress in the field after
observing networks formed across several countries. It
wasn't until after the development of the computer in
the latter half of the 20th century that significant
breakthroughs in weather forecasting were achieved.
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3. Eligibility
A student desirous of making a career in Meteorology or
Atmospheric Science may opt for an undergraduate
course i.e. B.Sc. or B.Tech soon after the completion of his
/ her + Science ( class 12th ). A number of universities
including IITs are offering undergraduate and
postgraduate programs in Meteorology / Atmospheric
Sciences.
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4. Job Prospects
Meteorologists find jobs mainly in government sector.
However some private companies also recruit
atmospheric scientists for environmental pollution
control. A country’s Military operations such as troop
movements, airplane flights, missile launches, and ship
movements rely on accurate weather information.
Hence, here the role of a meteorologist becomes crucial.
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5. Salary of a meteorologist / scientist depends on his
qualification and experience. The Indian Government
offers handsome salary to qualified meteorologists /
scientists. It varies between Rs. 10,000 – 25,000.
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6. Institutes
• Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur
• Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
• Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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