According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results. | 91% |
| Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS). | 89% |
| Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects. | 88% |
| Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation. | 88% |
| Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness. | 86% |
| Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information. | 83% |
| Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members. | 83% |
| Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps. | 81% |
| Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data. | 80% |
| Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information. | 80% |
| Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses. | 77% |
| Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary. | 77% |
| Train technicians in the use of remote sensing technology. | 77% |
| Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems. | 76% |
| Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software. | 74% |
| Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing. | 74% |
| Conduct research into the application or enhancement of remote sensing technology. | 73% |
| Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions. | 70% |
| Use remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities to assess the impact of environmental change. | 69% |
| Develop automated routines to correct for the presence of image distorting artifacts, such as ground vegetation. | 68% |
| Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems. | 67% |
| Participate in fieldwork. | 66% |
| Apply remote sensing data or techniques, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection, to address environmental issues. | 64% |
| Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software. | 62% |
