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The only predictable thing about nature is it's unpredictability. The wayward monsoons and changing global warming scenario have thrown the predictable weather pattern out of place. Be it the sweltering hot summers or biting cold winters, it is the weathermen, whom the nation turns to, asking them to scan the skies and predict what the weather holds for the day. What is Meteorology? It is the science (or should we say the geography) of studying different atmospheric changes and forecasting weather. In any meteorological office, the task is carried out in three stages: observation, understanding and prediction. MET offices across the country are equipped with specialised instruments starting from something as simple as thermometer (temperature) or anemometer (wind speed) to study weather. Thanks to Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), satellites too are pivotal in monitoring atmospheric changes. The data sent out by these satellites are then used in the forecasting of weather. Supercomputers, like the ones developed by C-DAC Pune, are also helpful in weather forecasting. Kinds of Meteorology Just as the application of weather forecasting varies, the kinds of meteorology are also vivid. Some of the important kinds are: Climatology: The study of the climate of a particular region or place based on the data collected over a given period. Agricultural meteorology: Very important in an agrarian economy like India. It is the application of MET data for enhancement of crop yields and reduction of crop loss due to flippant weather. Applied meteorology: Using the researched data for a specific application or purpose. Like say for instance, control of air pollution, design of aircraft, etc. Dynamic meteorology: A numerical model is devised by the application of mathematical equations using the MET data. Synoptic meteorology:
It is nothing but the day-to-day analysis and forecasting of weather.
It involves study of the movement of low-pressure areas,air masses
and other weather systems.The collatected data is put in a weather
map ,which gives us a synoptic view of the world weather. As per MET advertisements, science post-graduates from statistics, meteorology, geography, agriculture, geology and seismology are eligible to apply. The Union Public service Commission (UPSC) recruits only as per organisational requirements of the time. After being taken in as a trainee, you will move to the gazetted cadre, starting with Grade 2. After five years, you will be promoted as meteorologist Grade 1. There are ample possibilities to make it to the posts of deputy director general, additional director general and director general, before holding the post of a director There is a non-gazetted cadre that falls under the gazetted cadre. There are various positions like senior observer, scientific assistant, assistant meteorologist Grade 1 and 2. Training and other recruitments. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recruits trainees at Grade 2 level through the UPSC. Selected candidates are to undergo 1 year advance course in meteorology at IMD, Pune or New Delhi. One can also apply to IMD with a master's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science or geophysics or meteorology as one of the subjects. A master's degree in physics or mathematics or astronomy or astrophysics as one of the subjects from a recognised university will make you eligible to apply. Across the country there are six regions: New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Nagpur and Guwahati. Each centre is headed by a deputy director general and has operational heads for different units. There are employment opportunities in the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune and in the Department of Space. One could even try the UN's Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Set up in 1988, the IPCC in the past decade has been analysing scientific information on climate changes across the globe. Besides the above, there are scientific groups like Glacier Research Group in Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) where one can get started and specialise. Remuneration A Grade 2 meteorologist takes home a starting salary of Rs. 8,000 (plus perks), which can later go up to Rs. 13,500. Senior observers draw up to Rs. 10,000 per month. A promotion once in every five years ensures a hike in the salary as well. Besides there is ample opportunities as professors and research fellows of specific departments in industries like airlines, missiles and space among others. Institutes (Indicative list, not exhaustive)
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