Typical Tasks
Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing.
Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.
Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Science
Expected Knowledge
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
