remote-sensing-technician/references/tasks.md

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.