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Census · Research · occupation code 19-2099

Physical Scientists, All Other

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 1 of 24 tasks

  • Develop automated routines to correct for the presence of image distorting artifacts, such as ground vegetation.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 2.1% of the role's time · $56.9M · passed by Claude Sonnet, Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.7% of the role's time · $234M

  • Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.3% of the role's time · $223M

  • Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.0% of the role's time · $214M

  • Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 7.8% of the role's time · $209M · waiting on a check

  • Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.4% of the role's time · $172M · waiting on a check

  • Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.0% of the role's time · $161M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

  • Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $127M

  • Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.7% of the role's time · $126M

  • Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.5% of the role's time · $120M

  • Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.3% of the role's time · $116M

  • Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.

    physical work, outside the screen · 4.0% of the role's time · $108M

  • Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.

    physical work, outside the screen · 3.5% of the role's time · $94.6M

  • Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.2% of the role's time · $86.5M

  • Train technicians in the use of remote sensing technology.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $86.5M

  • Apply remote sensing data or techniques, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection, to address environmental issues.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.1% of the role's time · $84.2M

  • Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $79.9M · waiting on a check

  • Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.7% of the role's time · $71.8M

  • Use remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities to assess the impact of environmental change.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.6% of the role's time · $70.9M

  • Participate in fieldwork.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $64.0M

  • Conduct research into the application or enhancement of remote sensing technology.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.2% of the role's time · $59.8M

  • Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $48.0M

  • Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $46.6M

  • Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $23.6M

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