Meteorological courses in India are more unpopular than in Western countries, partly because of a lack of knowledge they may not attract a lot of interest to students. This term was derived from the Greek word ‘Meteoros’ which means ‘High in the Sky’ and ‘Logy’ which means ‘The Sky Study.’ The ‘Meteorologica’ Aristotle (c.340) is the oldest extensive meteorological thesis. It is also an interdisciplinary atmospheric study. It may also be defined as “the branch of science that deals with atmospheric processes and phenomena and, in particular, as a way to predict the weather.” Meteorological factors such as temperature variations, air pressure, moisture as well as wind direction in the troposphere are largely addressed through the Meteorology. 3 elements of meteorology – 1) inspection 2) Comprehension and 3) Weather prediction. These all elements are used to understand the pattern and behavior of climate to find out how our atmosphere affects natural processes and human activity.
Meteorology is being studied and researched by similar technology such as the temperature sensor thermometer or the anemometer for wind velocity recording. In addition to advanced instruments, satellites have been extremely launched and used for global and local weather monitoring. In order to produce weather diagrams analyzed by experts in forecasting centers, evidence obtained by various countries around the world is used. Weather forecasting is then done using supercomputers and modern computers. For many activities such as agriculture, aeronautics, shipping, fishing, tourism, defense, construction plants, water disaster risk management mitigation, the weather forecast is extremely important. A professional meteorologist is called a ‘meteorologist.’ The environment and its character traits are studied by meteorologists known as ‘Atmosphere Scientist.’ The measurement of temperature, moisture, air pressure, wind speed, and air quality is done using several equipment’s such as a rain gauge, a thermometer, barometers, radiosondes, and remote sensors (radar, lidar, and satellites, etc.).
Meteorologists provide industry and other companies with a range of services. Some consult meteorologists with companies themselves and others work for companies. Weather experts help meteorologists and entrepreneurs locate and design airports, factories, and many other building projects. For heating and air-conditioning engineers, they provide climate information. Meteorologists also operate in government, confidential, research and industrial companies, utilities, television and radio stations, and education institutions.
Eligibility for being Meteorologists
Several institutes offer meteorological courses at the University and postgraduate levels. The criteria of U.G. courses eligibility is – 10+2 passes of all recognized state/national boards, with the physics, chemistry, and biology. He or she should have received B.Sc., from any recognized board for the P.G. programs.
Job Perspective for Meteorologists
Meteorological careers have flourished since the wide availability of global warming, and natural catastrophes like tsunamis have been on the rise. Although the world’s poor case scenario is a good case scenario, the increase in weather employment availability. In addition to environmental issues, meteorology applies in various areas, such as agriculture, building design, energy production, military, and transportation. You can specialize in areas such as aviation meteorology, agricultural meteorological, hydrometeorology, etc. after training in weather science. Meteorological job opportunities are available in a variety of meteorological centers around the world and in India, for example in the Indian Science Culture Association, Indian tropical meteorology institute, the Aryabhatta Institute of Observational Sciences, the Scientific and Industrial Research, the Indian Council for Agricultural Research and the Indian Space Research Organization.
Meteorologists in industry, private consultancies, and research organizations are facing increasing job opportunities. Many TV stations hire experienced meteorologists and not reporters to provide their viewers with weather information.
Applications filed to the Union Public Service Commission (Union Public Service Commission) recruit students at Grade II (UPSC). MSc Physics/ Math or applied mathematical and computer applications, MSc Electronics or B.Tech Electronics is the most appropriate qualification for the foregoing. The minimum qualification for the above is MSc. Physics/Maths or in Applied Physics. In addition, B.Sc. students are recruiters in IMD by applying for the corresponding job exchange. All those who have studied as one of the topics MD can also apply to MD. Those who have studied Meteorology or Atmosphere Science or Geography can also apply to MD.
Job Roles of Meteorologists
- Forensic Meteorologists
- Archive Meteorologists
- Research Meteorologists
- Climate Meteorologists
- Teachers and Professors
- Broadcast Meteorologists
Areas of Employment for Meteorologists
- Environment Regulatory Bodies
- Meteorological Departments
- Non-Government Organisations
- Meteorology Research
- Research Institutes
- Meteorological Educational Institutes
- Meteorological Equipment Manufacturers
- Consultancies
- Meteorological Equipment Service and Repair
- Television Channels
Best Colleges for Meteorology Course
- Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
- Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
- IIT Kharagpur
- Andhra University – Visakhapatnam
- Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
- Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
How much Salary can Meteorologists earn
Wages may vary depending on the work experiences of the people in the profession. Newbies can earn about Rs. 10,000 – Rs. 15,000 per month in this area. But on the other hand, experienced people can receive as high a monthly salary as Rs. 50,000.
By: Poorva Meshram
