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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

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Skills

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Abilities

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Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Analytical or scientific software
  • Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR system software
  • Opticks
Map creation software
  • Applied Imagery Quick Terrain Modeler
  • BAE Systems SOCET SET
Computer aided design CAD software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD software
  • Bentley Microstation

Education

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Job Outlook

Bright Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Salary
$43,120
per year, on average
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Green
This work is part of the green economy.

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