radarman

Yikes do we have to be old to remember Dick Albert?

One thing I found interesting was the recommendations to radar operators to be more active changing PRFs during storm events to avoid range-folding at constant distances from the individual radars, and VCPs to reduce time between the lowest scans. In the event of a singular discrete supercell this may be feasible, but when all hell is breaking loose, with multiple TORs and developing cells (a la 4/27, 5/24, or even to a lesser extent 6/1) expecting the radar guys to execute these changes quickly for multiple radars is a lot to ask. It seems an ideal candidate task for an end-to-end optimized system.

It may have already been mentioned but as much as a degree nowadays, it's the skill set that comes along with the degree that will likely prove useful going forward. If you're becoming adept at data processing with statistical methods, coding in a few different languages, predicting future events based on a number of factors, working odd hours, etc. it will serve you well regardless of what you end up doing. A lot of folks are changing hiring practices, looking for people with tools to attack variable problems, rather than just a degree in XYZ. Most folks I know are wearing several hats at their jobs, and therefore a variety of skills are necessary.