Meteorology & Weather Services
Weather Observation & Instrumentation skills assessment
Observers and technicians produce the data forecasts depend on. This scorecard covers observations, instruments, calibration, quality control and site maintenance.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Weather Observation & Instrumentation skills you can score
These are the default Weather Observation & Instrumentation skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every meteorologist, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Manual and Automatic Weather Observation
Records accurate observations, whether taken by eye or from automatic sensors.
Instrument Installation, Calibration and Maintenance
Installs, calibrates and maintains weather instruments to keep readings accurate.
Site Standards and Exposure Requirements
Applies siting standards so instruments are placed where they measure representative conditions.
Data Quality Control and Error Detection
Detects faulty readings and errors and corrects or flags data before it is used.
Radar, Upper Air and Remote Sensing Support
Supports radar, weather balloon and other remote sensing operations reliably.
Field Work and Remote Site Safety
Works safely at remote and exposed weather stations and manages travel and weather risks.
Records, Metadata and Documentation
Keeps clear records of site changes and instrument history that give data long-term value.
Fault Diagnosis and Repair
Diagnoses sensor, power and communication faults and restores stations quickly.
Working With Volunteer Observers
Supports volunteer observers with training, feedback and encouragement.
Timeliness and Reliability
Delivers observations on schedule so forecasts and warnings are never delayed.
Levels included with Weather Observation & Instrumentation
Weather Observation & Instrumentation starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for meteorology & weather services, so meteorologists can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Observer
- Technician
- Senior Technician
- Instrument Specialist
- Network Manager
How Weather Observation & Instrumentation works in SkillScorer
Score
Each meteorologist in a team is scored on the Weather Observation & Instrumentation skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank meteorologists, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Weather Observation & Instrumentation skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior forecaster's team.
Weather Observation & Instrumentation scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Weather Observation & Instrumentation scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Weather Observation & Instrumentation scorecard covers 10 skills: Manual and Automatic Weather Observation, Instrument Installation, Calibration and Maintenance, Site Standards and Exposure Requirements, Data Quality Control and Error Detection, Radar, Upper Air and Remote Sensing Support, Field Work and Remote Site Safety, Records, Metadata and Documentation, Fault Diagnosis and Repair, Working With Volunteer Observers and Timeliness and Reliability. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are meteorologists scored in Weather Observation & Instrumentation?
Every meteorologist is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Weather Observation & Instrumentation?
Weather Observation & Instrumentation starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Observer, Technician, Senior Technician, Instrument Specialist and Network Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Weather Observation & Instrumentation skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In meteorology & weather services the app talks about meteorologists, teams and senior forecasters, and you can change any of those words too.
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