Climatologists
in an area researching the climate.
What
is a Climatologist?
A
climatologist is a person who does research in areas to
find out the climate of the area. They study weather patterns
over several months and years to calculate what the weather
will be like from that time period to 50 years from now.
Climatologists have to analyze and interpret maps, charts,
photographs, and other data.
How
does one become a Climatologist?
To
be a climatologist, one must have training several mathematic
and scientific subjects. Some of the areas of study are
physical chemistry, meterology, physics, statistics, and
ecology. Most of the time, to become a climatologist you
must receive a Bachelor's or Master's degree in meterology.
Some climatologists work in a lab while others travel to
several different areas to do research.
How
much do Climatologist make?
Many
people are in this field, such as a weather man on a television
news station. The average salary of a climatologist a year
is any where from $20,000 to $50,000 a year.