Atmospheric and Space Scientists

Does not pass

• 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.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 9.2% of the role's time · $81.3M

• Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.4% of the role's time · $74.0M

• Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.8% of the role's time · $68.9M

• Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.8% of the role's time · $68.4M

• Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $54.0M

• Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $46.3M

• Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $45.5M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• 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.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.9% of the role's time · $43.4M

• Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $29.9M

• Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $29.5M

• Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $29.3M

• Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $28.3M

• Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $26.8M · waiting on a check

• Develop and deliver training on weather topics.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $23.2M

• Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $23.0M

• Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $22.1M

• Speak to the public to discuss weather topics or answer questions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $20.8M · waiting on a check

• Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $19.5M

• Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $18.3M · waiting on a check

• Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $18.2M

• Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $17.4M

• Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $15.5M

• Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $14.9M

• Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $11.7M

• Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $10.3M

• Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $7.6M