How do they match: Remote Sensing Technicians

  • GIS Specialist

  • Calibrate data collection equipment.
  • Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
  • Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.
  • Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.
  • Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
  • Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.
  • Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.
  • 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.
  • Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
  • Maintain records of survey data.
  • Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
  • Monitor raw data quality during collection, and make equipment corrections as necessary.
  • Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.
  • Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.

  • Analyze geological or geographical data.
  • Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Collect geographical or geological field data.
  • Create images or other visual displays.
  • Develop technical or scientific databases.
  • Record research or operational data.