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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Operational Meteorologist” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #371 of 702. Estimated risk: 67.0%

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AI Exposure Risk

61%

“Operational Meteorologist” will maybe be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 61% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

28%

“Operational Meteorologist” will almost certainly not be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 28% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Atmospheric and Space Scientists, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Investigate atmospheric phenomena and interpret meteorological data, gathered by surface and air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for public and other uses. Includes weather analysts and forecasters whose functions require the detailed knowledge of meteorology.

Avg. Annual Salary $103,980
Avg. Hourly Wage $49.99
Available Jobs (US) 8,780
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Atmospheric and Space Scientists #19-2021
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Atmospheric and Space Scientists”

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Core Skills & Abilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.

  • Develop and deliver training on weather topics.

Technologies & Software

  • Baron Services FasTrac
  • R
  • Scite AI
  • AccuWeather Galileo
  • SAS
  • Semantic Scholar AI
  • Software development tools
  • Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Advanced Visual Systems AVS/Express
  • Unidata GEMPAK
  • Unidata Gempak Analysis and Rendering Program GARP
  • Vis5d+
  • Maplesoft Maple
  • ChatGPT (OpenAI)
  • Microsoft Paint
  • Mesoscale modeling software
  • Wind flow modeling software
  • SatView
  • C++
  • The MathWorks MATLAB
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Gemini (Google)
  • IBM SPSS Statistics
  • Grok (xAI)
  • Microsoft Access
  • Cave5D
  • Aninoquisi MesoTRAC
  • Lakes Environmental Software WRPLOT View
  • Ferret
  • Microsoft Word
  • Interactive radar analysis software IRAS
  • ESRI ArcView
  • Perl
  • Social media sites
  • Consensus
  • Flow Analysis Software Toolkit FAST
  • Python
  • STATISTICA
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Air quality modeling software
  • Apple Final Cut Pro
  • Unidata Integrated Data Viewer IDV
  • UNIX
  • Elicit
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • DeepSeek
  • WSI TrueView Professional
  • SVRPLOT
  • Claude (Anthropic)
  • WINGRIDDS
  • Environmental Research Services RAOB
  • Systat Software SigmaPlot
  • Grid analysis and display system GrADS
  • Word processing software
  • Perplexity AI
  • Nova (Amazon)
  • Mistral (Mistral AI)
  • Image editing software
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Llama (Meta)
  • Cisco IOS
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica
  • QuarkXPress
  • Systat Software SigmaStat
  • Baron Volumetric Imaging and Processing of Integrated Radar VIPIR
  • PC Weather Products HURRTRAK
  • WSI Titan
  • Mistral AI (chat/models)
  • NotebookLM (Google)
  • VorTek Site Assessment of Tornado Threat SATT
  • ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
  • Linux
  • ESRI ArcInfo
  • Gemini for Workspace
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Kimi (Moonshot AI)
  • Unidata McIDAS-X
  • Qwen (Alibaba)
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Digital anemometers
  • Temperature and humidity data loggers
  • Air quality samplers
  • Weather balloons
  • Doppler radar equipment
  • Two way radios
  • Next Generation Weather Radar NEXRAD
  • Laptop computers
  • Personal computers
  • Psychrometers
  • Surface temperature probes
  • Whirling hygrometers
  • Graphic tablets
  • Hygrometers
  • Mercury barometers
  • Rain gauges
  • Analog anemometers
  • Solarimeters
  • Air temperature thermometers
  • Radiosonde launchers
  • Storm chase vehicles
  • Weather observation stations
  • Relative humidity gauges
  • Desktop computers
  • Tipping bucket rain gauges
  • Light meters
  • Soil temperature probes