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Remote Sensing Scientist or Technologist

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AVG. SALARY

$105,470

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EDUCATION

Master's degree

What They Do

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Career Video

About This Career

Applies remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.

This career is part of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics cluster Engineering and Technology pathway.

A person in this career:

  • Manages or analyzes data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
  • Analyzes data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
  • Processes aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.
  • Designs or implements strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
  • Integrates other geospatial data sources into projects.
  • Discusses project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.
  • Develops or builds databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
  • Collects supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
  • Prepares or delivers reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
  • Participates in fieldwork.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:

  • You would sit most of the time. There's some walking and standing. You may have to lift and carry things like books, papers or tools weighing 10 lbs. or less.
  • Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
  • Work in this occupation involves sitting more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

  • Seeing clearly up close
  • Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
  • Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

  • Regular working hours and limited travel

Specialty and Similar Careers

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:

  • Data Analytics Scientist
  • Geospatial Intelligence Analyst
  • Remote Sensing Analyst
  • Research Scientist
  • Scientist
  • Sensor Specialist