How do they match: Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

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.

Apply remote sensing data or techniques, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection, to address environmental issues.
Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing.
Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
Conduct research into the application or enhancement of remote sensing technology.
Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems.
Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.
Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.
Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.
Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions.
Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.
Train technicians in the use of remote sensing technology.
Use remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities to assess the impact of environmental change.

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