AI Assistant for Remote Sensing Technicians

Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.(Core task)
  • 2Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.(Core task)
  • 3Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.(Core task)
  • 4Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.(Core task)
  • 5Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.(Core task)
  • 6Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.(Core task)
  • 7Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.(Core task)
  • 8Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.(Core task)
  • 9Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.(Core task)
  • 10Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.

Top Skills Required

Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Mathematics
Active Listening
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Analysis
Writing
Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge Areas

GeographyComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyProduction and ProcessingEnglish LanguageEducation and Training

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe PhotoshopAJAXAmazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Amazon Web Services AWS softwareAnsible softwareAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JIRAAutodesk AutoCAD

Other Tools

Aeronautical chartsAgisoft MetashapeAirdataApplied Imagery Quick Terrain ModelerArduPilot Mission PlannerBAE Systems SOCET SET

Daily Work Activities

Working with Computers
Getting Information
Processing Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

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