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1.7 KiB

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)