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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
Tasks for “Document Image Technician”
- 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.
- Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.
- Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
- Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
- Calibrate data collection equipment.
- Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
- Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
- Operate airborne remote sensing equipment, such as survey cameras, sensors, or scanners.
- Monitor raw data quality during collection and make equipment corrections as necessary.
- Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
- Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
- Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
- Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
- Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.
- Maintain records of survey 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.
- 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.
- Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.
- Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.
Related Technology & Tools
- Geophysical magnetometers
- Field computers
- Personal computers
- Gamma ray scintillometers
- Thermal infrared sensors
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Synthetic aperture radar SAR
- Hyperspectral imaging equipment
- Laptop computers
- Thermal infrared remote sensing equipment
- Radiometers
- Large format printers
- Web servers
- Multispectral imaging equipment
- Plotters
- Desktop computers
- Photo enlargers
- Digital cameras
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Microsoft Office
- UNIX
- ESRI ArcMap
- ESRI ArcCatalog
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Project
- Python
- Opticks
- Microsoft Word
- GeoCue Corporation PointVue LE
- GeoCue
- Common MASINT Exploitation Tool COMET
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- Bentley Microstation
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Global positioning system GPS software
- BAE Systems SOCET SET
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- ESRI ArcView 3D Analyst
- Web browser software
- ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
- Applied Imagery Quick Terrain Modeler
- Interface definition language IDL
- Definiens Developer
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR system
- Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
- R
- Corpscon
- SAS
- ESRI ArcGIS software