Will AI replace Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think.
Time left: 3 years and 2 months · Group: Life, Physical, and Social Science
The official job description
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.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What remote sensing scientists and technologists do all day (for now)
Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.
Will AI replace remote sensing scientists and technologists?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 3 years and 2 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces remote sensing scientists and technologists?
3 years and 2 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which remote sensing scientists and technologists tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The rest follows.