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.
- Tasks
- 21 tasks9 core, 9 supplemental, 3 not rated
- Family
- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-4099.03SOC 2018: 19-4099
What the work is made of
9 core tasks, 9 supplemental and 3 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not allNot rated: O*NET has not rated it core or supplemental
- Task 1. Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.Core taskTask 16999Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 2. Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.Core taskTask 16986Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 3. Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.Core taskTask 16991Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 4. Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.Core taskTask 16996Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 5. Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.Core taskTask 16997Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 6. Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.Core taskTask 16998Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 7. Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.Core taskTask 16990Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 8. Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.Core taskTask 16981Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 9. Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.Core taskTask 16987Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 10. Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.Supplemental taskTask 16994Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 11. Calibrate data collection equipment.Supplemental taskTask 16995Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 12. Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.Supplemental taskTask 16993Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 13. Monitor raw data quality during collection, and make equipment corrections as necessary.Supplemental taskTask 16989Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 14. Maintain records of survey data.Supplemental taskTask 16982Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 15. Evaluate remote sensing project requirements to determine the types of equipment or computer software necessary to meet project requirements, such as specific image types or output resolutions.Supplemental taskTask 16992Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 16. Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.Supplemental taskTask 16985Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 17. Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.Supplemental taskTask 16983Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 18. Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.Supplemental taskTask 16984Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2012
- Task 19. Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.Not ratedTask 19804Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2011
- Task 20. Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.Not ratedTask 19805Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2011
- Task 21. Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.Not ratedTask 19806Listed by O*NET analysts, July 2011
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-4099
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
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