Hurricane Chaser.Most people flee flee v. fled , flee·ing, flees v.intr. 1. To run away, as from trouble or danger: fled from the house into the night. 2. hurricanes. This scientist hunts them. Q What does a "hurricane chaser" do? I'm a meteorologist (weather scientist) with the Hurricane Research Division at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Noun 1. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; provides weather reports and forecasts floods and hurricanes and (NOAA NOAA abbr. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Noun 1. NOAA - an agency in the Department of Commerce that maps the oceans and conserves their living resources; predicts changes to the earth's environment; ) in Miami, Fla. I study winds inside of hurricanes, which can reach speeds up 150 mph! My job is to collect and analyze wind data from satellites and aircraft that monitor hurricanes. Using a computer, I generate maps of wind patterns in the storm, and pass them on to forecasters who warn residents of brewing brewing: see beer. hurricanes. Q What's exciting about your job? Sometimes I get to fly into the hurricane in special storm planes. I operate radar systems that collect storm images. The best part is flying into the eye, or storm center. It's so quiet and calm--no rain, no lightning, just the hum of the plane. Q What skills do I need? You need to have good math and physics skills. I wasn't a big fan of math, but I worked hard to make sure I did well. Q Advice for weather lovers? You also need good writing skills. Meteorologists Atmospheric scientists
* Meteorologists can earn $35,000 to $90,000 a year. |
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