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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-4099.03

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Remote Sensing Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Aerial Photo Lab Manager Digital Imaging/CAD Tech”

Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.
Monitor raw data quality during collection and make equipment corrections as necessary.
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.
Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.
Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.
Operate airborne remote sensing equipment, such as survey cameras, sensors, or scanners.
Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.
Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.
Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
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.
Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
Calibrate data collection equipment.
Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.
Maintain records of survey data.

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