Well, this is the first post, so I'll give you a bit of background on the weather. We'll start with the definition of weather. Weather is defined as "the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc." (dictionary.com). Now, I'll give you the definition of Climate. Climate is defined as "the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years." (dictionary.com). That's a long definition, isn't it? Basically, it can be explained as the general weather that a given region will have most of the time.
Now, I'm sure you're wondering who in their right mind would want to have a job related to meteorology (the study of weather), what with all the boring and confusing terms; not to mention that half the time they don't even get it right. Well, let me tell you some of the benefits to being involved in meteorology. (That's right, there are actually benefits to being a meteorologist!)
Firstly, the demand. The environmental organizations want a piece of you, places like oceanography departments and atmospheric studies. Then there's the public that wants to know what it's going to be like tomorrow, so you could work for television or be on the good ol' radio. Then there's always important, but not public, weather work; you could work as a forecaster for the pilots that have to fly through the stuff. Finally, there's a standby if you are dedicated enough; you could teach it to other weather fanatics. Crazy right? A never-ending cycle of weather people training other weather people! What is this world coming to? ;) (source)
Secondly, the fun. OK, I'm not going to pretend that I enjoy meteorology at all, because I don't, but there are those out there who actually really enjoy working with the weather and trying to figure it out. Look at this guy:
Now, I'm sure you're wondering who in their right mind would want to have a job related to meteorology (the study of weather), what with all the boring and confusing terms; not to mention that half the time they don't even get it right. Well, let me tell you some of the benefits to being involved in meteorology. (That's right, there are actually benefits to being a meteorologist!)
Firstly, the demand. The environmental organizations want a piece of you, places like oceanography departments and atmospheric studies. Then there's the public that wants to know what it's going to be like tomorrow, so you could work for television or be on the good ol' radio. Then there's always important, but not public, weather work; you could work as a forecaster for the pilots that have to fly through the stuff. Finally, there's a standby if you are dedicated enough; you could teach it to other weather fanatics. Crazy right? A never-ending cycle of weather people training other weather people! What is this world coming to? ;) (source)
Secondly, the fun. OK, I'm not going to pretend that I enjoy meteorology at all, because I don't, but there are those out there who actually really enjoy working with the weather and trying to figure it out. Look at this guy:
Doesn't he look like he's having a blast? Check out this guy, seems like being a weatherman worked out pretty well for him!