remote sensing technician
Remote sensing technicians collect airborne data. They utilise equipment aimed for the collection of data and determination of geographical points in order to help in a variety of operations such as land conservation, urban planning, and military operations.
Also called: remote sensing technologist, remote sensing technology studies scientist, remote sensing technology studies researcher, remote sensing technology studies scholar, remote sensing technology research analyst, remote sensing technology research scientist, remote sensing technology science researcher, remote sensing technology studies analyst
- 17
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- geographic information systems specialist7 skills in common
- cartographer6 skills in common
- surveying technician5 skills in common
- geographer4 skills in common
- hydrographic surveying technician4 skills in common
- hydrographic surveyor4 skills in common
- land surveyor4 skills in common
- demographer3 skills in common
Essential skills
17- collect data using GPS
- collect real-time geolocation information
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- geodesy
- geographic information systems
- geography
- geomatics
- interpret visual literacy
- keep task records
- log transmitter readings
- mathematics
- photogrammetry
- remote sensing techniques
- study aerial photos
- study radar images
- surveying
- use geographic information systems
Optional skills
24- apply digital mapping
- assist scientific research
- cartography
- civil engineering
- collect mapping data
- compile GIS-data
- computer simulation
- conduct research on climate processes
- create cadastral maps
- create GIS reports
- create strategic maps
- create thematic maps
- develop geological databases
- Earth science
- engineering principles
- geology
- geophysics
- interpret geophysical data
- operate remote sensing equipment
- prepare geological map sections
- research remote sensing technologies
- solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools
- topography
- use CAD software
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