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socCode = "19-2021.00"
title = "Atmospheric and Space Scientists"
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experience = "A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified."
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teleworkable = true
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

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percentile = 96
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version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 3

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percentile = 94
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percentile = 87
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value = 0.67
percentile = 56
band = "Moderate"
note = "A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking."

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beta = 0.5652173913043478
gamma = 0.9565217391304348

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growthPercent = 0.7
growthPercentile = 30
direction = "About average"
annualOpeningsThousands = 0.7
annualOpeningsPercentile = 11
employment2024Thousands = 9.4
employment2034Thousands = 9.5

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label = "Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.)"
value = 1.373917
percentile = 94
band = "High"
note = "How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss."

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percentile = 87
band = "High"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
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label = "AI assistant applicability (Microsoft)"
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percentile = 92
band = "High"
note = "How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement."

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task = "Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics."
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importance = 4.4

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task = "Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics."
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importance = 3.94

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task = "Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts."
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importance = 4.05

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task = "Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts."
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importance = 3.81

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task = "Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate."
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importance = 4.33

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion."
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[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "bls_employment_projections"
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[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "dingel_neiman"
version = "dingel-neiman-workathome"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "felten_aioe"
version = "felten-raj-seamans-aioe"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "frey_osborne"
version = "frey-osborne-automation"

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "microsoft_working_with_ai"
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[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
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automationShare = 24.51
augmentationShare = 50.97
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release = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

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label = "feedback loop"
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label = "personal"
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label = "coursework"
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label = "work"
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[[aiPlaybook.delegatedTasks]]
task = "Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications."
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autonomyMedian = 4
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task = "Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics."
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collaboration = "task iteration"
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task = "Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts."
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sampleCount = 88

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[[aiPlaybook.boundaryTasks]]
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[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Teach me how to interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics, then check my work as I try it myself."
collaboration = "learning"

[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Teach me how to conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate, then check my work as I try it myself."
collaboration = "learning"

[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Do this for me: gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts. Give me a finished draft I can review and adjust."
collaboration = "directive"

[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Do this for me: design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications. Give me a finished draft I can review and adjust."
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[[aiPlaybook.seedPrompts]]
prompt = "Let's work through this together, step by step: prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics. I'll give feedback as we go."
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tasks = 27
skills = 45
capabilities = 120
tools = 62
relatedRoles = 20

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contentHash = "f2cce46402d03759"

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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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category = "Electronic mail software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft PowerPoint"
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Windows"
category = "Operating system software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Word"
category = "Word processing software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Perl"
category = "Object or component oriented development software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Python"
category = "Object or component oriented development software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "R"
category = "Object or component oriented development software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Structured query language SQL"
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hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "The MathWorks MATLAB"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "UNIX"
category = "Operating system software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "AccuWeather Galileo"
category = "Graphics or photo imaging software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express"
category = "Graphics or photo imaging software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Air quality modeling software"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Aninoquisi MesoTRAC"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Apple Final Cut Pro"
category = "Video creation and editing software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Baron Services FasTrac"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Cave5D"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Cisco IOS"
category = "Operating system software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Environmental Research Services RAOB"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "ESRI ArcInfo"
category = "Geographic information system"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "ESRI ArcView"
category = "Geographic information system"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Ferret"
category = "Analytical or scientific software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST"
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hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Formula translation/translator FORTRAN"
category = "Development environment software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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category = "Analytical or scientific software"
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Image editing software"
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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category = "Analytical or scientific software"
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inDemand = false

[[tools]]
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inDemand = false

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value = 2.6

[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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value = 2.45

[[workContext]]
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[[workContext]]
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name = "In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment"
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[[workContext]]
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value = 1.47

[[workContext]]
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value = 1.4

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles"
value = 1.3

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name = "Physical Science"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.83

[[personFit]]
name = "Investigative"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 6.26

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name = "Mathematics/Statistics"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 5.87

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family = "work_style"
value = 5

[[personFit]]
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value = 4.77

[[personFit]]
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value = 4.45

[[personFit]]
name = "Information Technology"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 4.12

[[personFit]]
name = "Attention to Detail"
family = "work_style"
value = 4

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value = 3.93

[[personFit]]
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value = 3.35

[[personFit]]
name = "Intellectual Curiosity"
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value = 3

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value = 2.98

[[personFit]]
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value = 2.72

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value = 2.68

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family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.49

[[personFit]]
name = "Teaching/Education"
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value = 2.41

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socCode = "19-2043.00"
slug = "role-19-2043-00"
title = "Hydrologists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "19-2042.00"
slug = "role-19-2042-00"
title = "Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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slug = "role-19-2099-01"
title = "Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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socCode = "15-2051.00"
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title = "Data Scientists"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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slug = "role-15-1299-02"
title = "Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Short"

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slug = "role-19-4043-00"
title = "Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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socCode = "19-2041.01"
slug = "role-19-2041-01"
title = "Climate Change Policy Analysts"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
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slug = "role-17-1022-01"
title = "Geodetic Surveyors"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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title = "Geographers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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title = "Astronomers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

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title = "Hydrologic Technicians"
tier = "Supplemental"

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socCode = "19-4099.03"
slug = "role-19-4099-03"
title = "Remote Sensing Technicians"
tier = "Supplemental"

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cluster = "Public Service & Safety"
slug = "public-service-safety"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies"
slug = "multi-interdisciplinary-studies"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Physical Sciences"
slug = "physical-sciences"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "frey_osborne"
label = "Computerization probability"
score = 0.67
scale = "0-1 probability"
release = "2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_aioe"
label = "AI occupational exposure"
score = 1.373917
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_image_generation_aioe"
label = "Image generation occupational exposure"
score = 1.361813
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"

[[aiSignals]]
source = "felten_language_modeling_aioe"
label = "Language modeling occupational exposure"
score = 1.259493
scale = "relative exposure score"
release = "2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks"
