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Remote Sensing Technicians

Tasks


Tasks Include:

  • Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
  • Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
  • Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
  • Calibrate data collection equipment.
  • Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
  • Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
  • 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.
  • Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
  • Monitor raw data quality during collection and make equipment corrections as necessary.
  • Operate airborne remote sensing equipment, such as survey cameras, sensors, or scanners.
  • Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
  • Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  • Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.
  • Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.
  • Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.
  • Maintain records of survey data.
  • Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
  • Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
  • Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.
  • Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.


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