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Occupation

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.

$122,570 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical

O*NET 31.0 · 19-2099.01

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
  2. 02Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  3. 03Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
  4. 04Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
  5. 05Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.
  6. 06Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
  7. 07Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.
  8. 08Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.
  9. 09Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
  10. 10Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
  11. 11Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
  12. 12Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Geospatial Intelligence AnalystImage ScientistRemote Sensing AnalystRemote Sensing ScientistResearch ScientistScientistSensor Specialist

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Knowledge the job leans on

GeographyMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguagePhysicsDesignCustomer and Personal Service

Skills that carry over from service

Judgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisOperations AnalysisInstructingCoordinationService Orientation