Will AI replace Atmospheric and Space Scientists?

Nothing in this data answers that. It measures whether an AI could halve the time a task takes, not whether an employer keeps the role. 19 per cent of the tasks listed for this occupation cannot be sped up at all.

Which parts of a Atmospheric and Space Scientist job can AI already do?

9 of the 27 tasks listed for this occupation were rated as ones a chat window could finish in half the time.

How exposed to AI is a Atmospheric and Space Scientist?

Of the 27 tasks O*NET lists for atmospheric and space scientists, 9 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 5 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called

Broadcast MeteorologistForecasterGeneral ForecasterHydrometeorological Technician (Hydrometeorological Tech)MeteorologistOcean Monitoring and Data Assimilation ScientistResearch MeteorologistService HydrologistWarning Coordination MeteorologistWeather Forecaster

33%

48%

19%

Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up

27: tasks rated for this occupation
100%: hold a degree, from a survey of 20
9k: people do this job in the US
18 of 60: least protected in science

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups
Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings
Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts
Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information
Develop and deliver training on weather topics
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications
Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions

Only with software built on top

Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts
Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting
Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics
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
Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns
Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate
Speak to the public to discuss weather topics or answer questions
Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases

Cannot be sped up

Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies
Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change

What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.