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Remote Sensing Technicians

Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.

$62,280 medianBachelor's typical

O*NET 31.0 · 19-4099.03

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

  1. 01Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
  2. 02Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  3. 03Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
  4. 04Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
  5. 05Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
  6. 06Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
  7. 07Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
  8. 08Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
  9. 09Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
  10. 10Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
  11. 11Calibrate data collection equipment.
  12. 12Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.

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

What the posting will be called

Digital Cartographic TechnicianGeospatial ExtractorMeteorologist LiaisonResearch Associate

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Knowledge the job leans on

GeographyComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyProduction and ProcessingEnglish LanguageEducation and Training

Skills that carry over from service

Systems AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationSocial PerceptivenessQuality Control AnalysisTime ManagementOperations Monitoring