Remote Sensing Technicians
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
- Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
- Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
Knowledge information for this career will be available soon.
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Skills information for this career will be available soon.
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Abilities information for this career will be available soon.
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. |
You might use software like this on the job: Analytical or scientific software
Map creation software
Computer aided design CAD software
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$43,120
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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See more details at O*NET OnLine about remote sensing technicians.