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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”.
Also Known As…
- Remote Sensing Technicians
- Research Associate
- Project Manager
- Production Manager
- Meteorologist Liaison
- IP/Mosaic Technician
- Geospatial Extractor, Analysis
- Digital Cartographic Technician
- Compiler
- Aerial Sensing Equipment/Camera and Lidar/Geospatial Extraction
- Aerial Photo Lab Manager Digital Imaging/CAD Tech
- Senior Stereo Compiler Team Lead
- Senior Science Consultant
- Senior Research Analyst
- Remote Sensing Technologist
- Remote Sensing Technician
- Project/Production Manager Imaging
- Project Manager-Process Development
- Photogrammetric Tech
- Orthophoto Tech/Draftsman
- Mosaic Technician
- LIDAR Technician (Light Detection and Ranging Technician)
- Information Assurance
- Graphics Edit Technician
- Document Image Technician
Tasks for “Compiler”
- Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
- Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.
- Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
- Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
- Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.
- Calibrate data collection equipment.
- Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
- Maintain records of survey data.
- Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
- Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.
- Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.
- Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.
- Operate airborne remote sensing equipment, such as survey cameras, sensors, or scanners.
- Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
- Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
- Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
- Monitor raw data quality during collection and make equipment corrections as necessary.
- Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.
- Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
- 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.
- Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
- Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
Related Technology & Tools
- Hyperspectral imaging equipment
- Multispectral imaging equipment
- Synthetic aperture radar SAR
- Plotters
- Digital cameras
- Geophysical magnetometers
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Web servers
- Photo enlargers
- Personal computers
- Desktop computers
- Field computers
- Large format printers
- Gamma ray scintillometers
- Thermal infrared sensors
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Thermal infrared remote sensing equipment
- Radiometers
- Laptop computers
- UNIX
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR system
- Global positioning system GPS software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcView 3D Analyst
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Microsoft Word
- Common MASINT Exploitation Tool COMET
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- SAS
- GeoCue Corporation PointVue LE
- Python
- Microsoft Project
- ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcCatalog
- Microsoft Excel
- ESRI ArcMap
- Web browser software
- GeoCue
- Corpscon
- Definiens Developer
- Bentley Microstation
- Applied Imagery Quick Terrain Modeler
- BAE Systems SOCET SET
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Office
- Interface definition language IDL
- R
- Opticks
- Microsoft Access