Weather Observer-Teletype Technician (790) Enlisted Personnel
Makes, records, and evaluates observations of atmospheric elements,
Reads and records data from standard weather instruments. Makes and records visual observations of clouds, ceiling, visibility, and other weather elements. Corrects and evaluates observational data. Codes and decodes weather data. Plots data on weather maps, charts, and diagrams.
Performs first and second echelon maintenance of standard weather instruments and equipment. Installs, adjusts, operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains weather teletype equipment and appurtenant wiring.
Must be well acquainted with forms used in recording observations and with routine weather station forms, requisitions, and records. Must possess a knowledge of elementary meteorology. Must be able to install simple weather instruments and equipment, and must be familiar with the various weather codes and ciphers. Must have a knowledge of the mechanics and theory involved in teletypewriter equipment and of the care and handling of necessary tools and instruments.
Reads and records data from standard weather instruments. Makes and records visual observations of clouds, ceiling, visibility, and other weather elements. Corrects and evaluates observational data. Codes and decodes weather data. Plots data on weather maps, charts, and diagrams.
Performs first and second echelon maintenance of standard weather instruments and equipment. Installs, adjusts, operates, inspects, repairs, and maintains weather teletype equipment and appurtenant wiring.
Must be well acquainted with forms used in recording observations and with routine weather station forms, requisitions, and records. Must possess a knowledge of elementary meteorology. Must be able to install simple weather instruments and equipment, and must be familiar with the various weather codes and ciphers. Must have a knowledge of the mechanics and theory involved in teletypewriter equipment and of the care and handling of necessary tools and instruments.