Jacqueline J. Teet
May 25, 2017
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Meteorology and Climatology
Climatologist and meteorologist are atmospheric scientists.
They study weather
patterns and the effects on humans and the environment. There is an important
difference, which relates to time horizons. Meteorologist are focused on short-term
weather conditions and climatologists are more concerned with the long-term climate
conditions. Global warming has recently been a source of dispute between climatologist
and meteorologists. Climatologist and meteorologist equally use radar, satellite data,
and sophisticated computer models when studying atmospheric conditions. Per the U.S
Bureau of Labor Statistics there are two types of meteorologist: broadcast
meteorologist, they prepare and deliver weather forecasts through radio and television
news programs. The other type is research meteorologist they commonly work for
government agencies, and colleges.
They collect and evaluate weather data to produce
forecasts. Climatologist are known as climate scientists.
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