# Tasks & work activities — remote sensing technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-4099.03 (Remote Sensing Technicians).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
- **[Core]** Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
- **[Core]** Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
- **[Core]** Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
- **[Core]** Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
- **[Core]** Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
- **[Core]** Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
- **[Core]** Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
- **[Core]** Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
- **[Supplemental]** Maintain records of survey data.
- **[Supplemental]** Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.
- **[Supplemental]** Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.
- **[Supplemental]** Monitor raw data quality during collection, and make equipment corrections as necessary.
- **[Supplemental]** 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.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.
- **[Supplemental]** Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
- **[Supplemental]** Calibrate data collection equipment.
- **[nan]** Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
- **[nan]** Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.
- **[nan]** Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze geological or geographical data.
- Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
- Collaborate with outside groups to develop programs or projects.
- Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
- Collect environmental data or samples.
- Collect geographical or geological field data.
- Communicate project information to others.
- Communicate results of environmental research.
- Create images or other visual displays.
- Create maps.
- Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
- Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
- Develop technical or scientific databases.
- Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
- Evaluate data quality.
- Plan environmental research.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Record research or operational data.
- Verify accuracy of data.