ISCO-08 2112
Meteorologists
94.4%
ADI · 38th of 433 · 95% interval 86.6–100.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 94.4% of the task time of meteorologists, and finish 7.4% alone.
ADI · partial or full94.4%
38th of 433 · interval 86.6–100.0
ADI3 · full delegation7.4%
51st of 433 · interval 0.0–18.9
ADIs · share of time60.4%
55th of 433 · interval 56.3–64.7
Evidence51
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.1 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 0.0%L1Augmentation · 5.6%L2Partial delegation · 86.9%L3Full delegation · 7.4%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
51 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 5.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.5 h | Accountability |
| Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 5.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 4.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.0 h | – |
| Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 4.2% | L3 | L3L3 | 85% | 1.5 h | – |
| Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 4.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 24 h | Access to systems |
| Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.Atmospheric and Space Scientists · supplemental task | 4.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 2.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare weather reports or maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts, using computer graphics.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 3.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | – |
| Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 3.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| 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.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 3.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 3.3% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 6.0 h | – |
| Analyze historical climate information, such as precipitation or temperature records, to help predict future weather or climate trends.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 6.0 h | – |
| Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Access to systems |
| Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.Atmospheric and Space Scientists · supplemental task | 2.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 5.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform managerial duties, such as creating work schedules, creating or implementing staff training, matching staff expertise to situations, or analyzing performance of offices.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 3.3 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach college-level courses on topics such as atmospheric and space science, meteorology, or global climate change.Atmospheric and Space Scientists · supplemental task | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care |
Show the other 36 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 2.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.Atmospheric and Space Scientists · supplemental task | 2.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 12 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop and deliver training on weather topics.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 8.0 h | Trust and care |
| Prepare scientific atmospheric or climate reports, articles, or texts.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 24 h | Accountability |
| Consult with other offices, agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information for weather predictions and warnings.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.Atmospheric and Space Scientists · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Research the impact of industrial projects or pollution on climate, air quality, or weather phenomena.Atmospheric and Space Scientists · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 24 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.Atmospheric and Space Scientists · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 23 h | Access to systems |
| Apply meteorological knowledge to issues such as global warming, pollution control, or ozone depletion.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | – |
| Speak to the public to discuss weather topics or answer questions.Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 45 min | Trust and care |
| Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.Atmospheric and Space Scientists · supplemental task | 1.8% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 4.0 h | – |
| Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.Atmospheric and Space Scientists · supplemental task | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 24 h | Access to systems |
| Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | – |
| Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | – |
| Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 1.2% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 2.8 h | Access to systems |
| Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 1.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 6.0 h | – |
| Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 8.0 h | – |
| Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 4.0 h | Trust and care |
| Train technicians in the use of remote sensing technology.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 6.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct research into the application or enhancement of remote sensing technology.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 22 h | Access to systems |
| Develop automated routines to correct for the presence of image distorting artifacts, such as ground vegetation.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 6.0 h | – |
| Use remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities to assess the impact of environmental change.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 7.0 h | Accountability |
| Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 24 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Apply remote sensing data or techniques, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection, to address environmental issues.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability |
| Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Participate in fieldwork.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 8.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 8.0 h | Access to systems |
| Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 7.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 94.4% | 91 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.528 | 82 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 1.296 | 94 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 96.333 | 97 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.434 | 81 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.038 | 58 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (21)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic and multimedia designers 2166 | 96.8 | |
| Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians 2120 | 96.5 | |
| Electrical engineers 2151 | 91.8 | |
| Building architects 2161 | 91.1 | |
| Telecommunications engineers 2153 | 90.1 | |
| Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified 2149 | 89.4 | |
| Chemical engineers 2145 | 88.9 | |
| Environmental engineers 2143 | 88.6 | |
| Industrial and production engineers 2141 | 87.6 | |
| Electronics engineers 2152 | 85.5 | |
| Mechanical engineers 2144 | 84.9 | |
| Cartographers and surveyors 2165 | 83.7 |
Dashed line: meteorologists (94.4%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Meteorologists (ISCO-08 2112), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/2112
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Meteorologists (ISCO-08 2112)}
}Machine-readable
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