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Career: Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Job Description
Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, and homeland security. May develop new analytical techniques and sensor systems or develop new applications for existing systems.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
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Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS). |
100
|
Process aerial and satellite imagery to create products such as landcover maps. |
100
|
Attend meetings or seminars and read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing. |
100
|
Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, and methodologies with colleagues and team members. |
100
|
Design and implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data. |
100
|
Participate in fieldwork as required. |
96
|
Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results. |
96
|
Prepare and deliver reports and presentations of geospatial project information. |
96
|
Conduct research into the application and enhancement of remote sensing technology. |
96
|
Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects. |
96
|
Collect supporting data such as climatic and field survey data to corroborate remote sensing data analyses. |
96
|
Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness. |
96
|
Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions. |
96
|
Direct installation and testing of new remote sensing hardware or software. |
96
|
Develop automated routines to correct for the presence of image distorting artifacts such as ground vegetation. |
92
|
Develop and build databases for remote sensing and related geospatial project information. |
92
|
Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary. |
92
|
Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation. |
92
|
Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems. |
88
|
Train technicians in the use of remote sensing technology. |
88
|
Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software. |
88
|
Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
81
|
Processing Information
|
79
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
79
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
74
|
Thinking Creatively
|
74
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
74
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
72
|
Interacting With Computers
|
71
|
Getting Information
|
70
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
70
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
68
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
68
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
67
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
66
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
66
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
62
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
58
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
56
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
54
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
54
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
51
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
51
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
51
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
50
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
47
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
46
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
37
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
35
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
34
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
31
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
30
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
29
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
28
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
26
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
22
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
21
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
19
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
19
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
16
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|