They look at how it affects the rest of our environment. Beginning meteorologists often do routine data collection, computation, or analysis and some basic forecasting. Entry-level meteorologists in the Federal Government are usually placed in intern positions for training and experience. Experienced workers may advance to various supervisory or administrative jobs, or may handle more complex forecasting jobs. Increasing numbers of meteorologists establish their own weather consulting services.
Meteorologists often use weather balloons.
They measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere. However, other more sophisticated weather equipment that transmits data as frequently as every few minutes is also used. Doppler radar is an example of this kind of equipment. It can find patterns in violent storm systems. This allows forecasters to better predict thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash floods.