Biometeorologists investigate how weather affects the human body in the areas of air borne pollutants and allergens, as well as the subtle differences of atmospheric pressure on joints. Paleoclimatologists study ancient climates to map the global climate pattern and the resultant impact on various forms of life and cultures Weather forecasters predict the weather and relay the forecast to their audience. Media weathercasting for television, radio, and newspapers is the highest profile of all careers in meteorology. The highest profile forecasters are in television weathercasting. Weather forecasters are also needed for private industries, the military, and aviation industry.
Forensic meteorologist apply meteorology expertise to legal matters and police investigations.
Applied research deals primarily with weather and climate observation, analysis, and forecasting. In other words, it is research you can apply to everyday activities and operations. Included in such research are the development of forecast techniques and forecast verification methods, and the performance of diagnostic and case studies. Basic research addresses more fundamental atmospheric processes such as the formation of clouds and precipitation, air-sea interactions, radiation budgets, aerosol transport, thermodynamics, and global general circulation. A variety of size and time scales are involved, ranging from a few centimeters to hundreds of kilometers and from minutes to centuries.