Hard Skills
IntermediateUpper-air Meteorological ObservationThe process of measuring and recording atmospheric conditions at various altitudes using instruments like radiosondes and weather balloons.
IntermediateRadiosonde Equipment OperationThe technical ability to prepare, launch, and monitor electronic sensor packages attached to weather balloons for high-altitude data collection.
AdvancedMeteorological Data Quality ControlApplying statistical methods and domain knowledge to identify, flag, and correct errors in atmospheric datasets prior to transmission.
BasicGas Handling Safety ProtocolsThe knowledge and application of safety procedures for handling pressurized cylinders and flammable gases like hydrogen or helium for balloon inflation.
IntermediateGround Station TroubleshootingDiagnosing and repairing hardware and software connectivity issues between upper-air sensors and ground receiving systems.