How do they match: Remote Sensing Technicians

  • Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.

  • Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
  • Calibrate data collection equipment.
  • Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.
  • 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.
  • 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 scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
  • Operate laboratory or field equipment.