Remote Sensing Scientists & Technologists
Remote Sensing Scientists & Technologists
Career outlook for
Remote Sensing Scientists & Technologists
What's it like?
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.
Working conditions
Tasks
- Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
- Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.
Top Skills
- Critical Thinking.
- Reading Comprehension.
- Science.
- Complex Problem Solving.
- Mathematics.