How do they match: Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

  • Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.

  • Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
  • Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
  • Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
  • Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.
  • Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.

  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Collect geographical or geological field data.