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Atmospheric and Space Scientists — Skills Profile

Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.

Skills Overview

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Skills (35)

Knowledge Areas (33)

Mathematics
6.0
Computers and Electronics
5.7
Geography
5.7
Physics
5.3
English Language
4.5
Customer and Personal Service
4.1
Chemistry
4.0
Education and Training
4.0
Engineering and Technology
3.9
Administration and Management
3.8
Communications and Media
3.5
Administrative
3.3
Public Safety and Security
2.6
Telecommunications
2.6
Biology
2.4
Personnel and Human Resources
2.3
Design
2.3
Law and Government
2.0
Economics and Accounting
2.0
Sales and Marketing
1.9
Production and Processing
1.9
Psychology
1.9
Sociology and Anthropology
1.7
Transportation
1.6
Mechanical
1.5
History and Archeology
1.4
Foreign Language
1.4
Building and Construction
1.1
Philosophy and Theology
1.1
Fine Arts
1.1
Food Production
1.1
Medicine and Dentistry
1.0
Therapy and Counseling
1.0

Abilities (52)

Oral Comprehension
5.0
Written Comprehension
5.0
Oral Expression
5.0
Written Expression
4.8
Deductive Reasoning
4.3
Inductive Reasoning
4.3
Problem Sensitivity
4.0
Information Ordering
4.0
Mathematical Reasoning
4.0
Near Vision
4.0
Speech Clarity
4.0
Category Flexibility
3.9
Flexibility of Closure
3.9
Speech Recognition
3.8
Fluency of Ideas
3.5
Number Facility
3.4
Originality
3.1
Perceptual Speed
3.0
Far Vision
3.0
Memorization
2.9
Speed of Closure
2.9
Selective Attention
2.9
Time Sharing
2.9
Visual Color Discrimination
2.9
Visualization
2.6
Hearing Sensitivity
1.9
Auditory Attention
1.9
Trunk Strength
1.8
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.6
Depth Perception
1.6
Arm-Hand Steadiness
1.4
Finger Dexterity
1.4
Dynamic Strength
1.4
Manual Dexterity
1.3
Spatial Orientation
1.0
Control Precision
1.0
Multilimb Coordination
1.0
Response Orientation
1.0
Rate Control
1.0
Reaction Time
1.0
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Static Strength
1.0
Explosive Strength
1.0
Stamina
1.0
Extent Flexibility
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Gross Body Coordination
1.0
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0

Interest Profile (RIASEC)

Investigative

6.3

Realistic

4.8

Conventional

4.5

Artistic

2.7

Enterprising

2.7

Social

2.5