# Competences — astronaut

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d4edb527-2e5d-440c-9f8c-cd5caa9cc4d6).

## Essential

- **collect data using GPS** (skill/competence)
- **collect geological data** (skill/competence)
- **conduct research on climate processes** (skill/competence)
- **gather experimental data** (skill/competence)
- **geographic information systems** (knowledge)
- **geostationary satellites** (knowledge)
- **global navigation satellite system performance parameters** (knowledge)
- **interpret graphical communication interfaces** (skill/competence)
- **interpret visual literacy** (skill/competence)
- **launching of satellites into orbit** (knowledge)
- **operate 3D computer graphics software** (skill/competence)
- **operate GPS systems** (skill/competence)
- **perform gravity measurements** (skill/competence)
- **perform scientific experiments in space** (skill/competence)
- **physics** (knowledge)
- **types of satellites** (knowledge)
- **use communication equipment** (skill/competence)
- **use different communication channels** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- address aircraft mechanical issues (skill/competence)
- aircraft mechanics (knowledge)
- analyse weather forecast (skill/competence)
- consider time zones in execution of work (skill/competence)
- deal with challenging work conditions (skill/competence)
- fluid mechanics (knowledge)
- mechanics (knowledge)
- operate gas extraction equipment (skill/competence)
- plan space satellite missions (skill/competence)
- research satellite launch sites (skill/competence)
- test oxygen purity (skill/competence)
- transfer oxygen (skill/competence)
- use specialised computer models for weather forecasting (skill/competence)