Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Remote Sensing Scientist or Technologist
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.

A Day in the Life of a Remote Sensing Scientist or Technologist

Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.

Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.

Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.

Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.

Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.

Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.

Key Skills and Competencies

Reading Comprehension – Understanding written documents related to work.

Science – Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions.

Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and developing solutions.

Writing – Communicating effectively in written form.

Speaking – Conveying information verbally.

Tools and Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

SQL

MATLAB

Linux

UNIX

C

Perl

ERDAS IMAGINE (Leica Geosystems)

ESRI ArcGIS software

IDL (Interface Definition Language)

Image processing software

C++

RSI ENVI

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