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Remote Sensing Technicians

SOC 19-4099.03

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Speaking

3.5

Mathematics

3.5

Active Listening

3.4

Monitoring

3.4

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Systems Analysis

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Geography

4.3

Computers and Electronics

4.2

Mathematics

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Engineering and Technology

3.5

Production and Processing

3.2

English Language

3.1

Education and Training

2.8

Key Tasks

1Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.

2Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.

3Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.

4Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.

5Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.

Also Known As

Aerial Photo Lab Manager Digital Imaging/CAD Tech Aerial Sensing Equipment/Camera and Lidar/Geospatial Extraction Compiler Digital Cartographic Technician Document Image Technician Geospatial Extractor, Analysis Graphics Edit Technician Information Assurance IP/Mosaic Technician LIDAR Technician (Light Detection and Ranging Technician)