Time left: 3 years and 4 months · Group: Life, Physical, and Social Science
The official 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.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What remote sensing technicians do all day (for now)
Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
Maintain records of survey data.
Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.
Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.
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.