O*NET-SOC 19-2099.01

Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists

Apply 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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.Core18270
Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).Core18256
Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.Core18258
Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.Core18260
Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.Core18265
Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.Core18259
Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.Core18267
Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.Core18261
Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.Core18262
Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.Core18257
Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.Core18264
Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.Core18271
Train technicians in the use of remote sensing technology.Core18277
Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.Core18276
Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.Core18263
Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing.Core18273
Conduct research into the application or enhancement of remote sensing technology.Core18266
Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions.Core18275
Use remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities to assess the impact of environmental change.Core19774
Develop automated routines to correct for the presence of image distorting artifacts, such as ground vegetation.Core18268
Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems.Core18269
Participate in fieldwork.Core18274
Apply remote sensing data or techniques, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection, to address environmental issues.Core19773
Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.Core18272

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 89 examples in 35 categories, 56 Hot Technology

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Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
Image processing software
Microsoft Image Composite Editor

Charting software

Aeronautical charts

Analytical or scientific software

Agisoft Metashape
Calibration software
CloudCompare
FLIR Thermal Studio Suite
Kitty Hawk
Litchi
LP360
Pix4D Pix4Dmapper
RSI ENVI
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
UgCS

Project management software

Airdata
Atlassian JIRAHot Technology
Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Data base management system software

Amazon DynamoDBHot Technology
Apache HadoopHot Technology
Apache HiveHot Technology
ElasticsearchHot Technology
Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
MySQLHot Technology
NoSQLHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Hot Technology
Amazon RedshiftHot Technology
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Storage networking software

Amazon Simple Storage Service S3

Cloud-based management software

Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormationHot Technology

Expert system software

Ansible softwareHot Technology

Application server software

Apache HTTP Server
DockerHot Technology
GitHubHot Technology

Development environment software

Apache KafkaHot Technology
CHot Technology
GoHot Technology
Interface definition language IDL
Microsoft Azure softwareHot Technology
Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
RubyHot Technology

Aviation ground support software

ArduPilot Mission Planner

Map creation software

BAE Systems SOCET GXP
ESRI Site Scan for ArcGIS
Gamma remote sensing software
Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
OpenDroneMap
PCI Geomatics Geomatica

Operating system software

BashHot Technology
LinuxHot Technology
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

C#Hot Technology
C++Hot Technology
Objective C
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PerlHot Technology
PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
RHot Technology
ScalaHot Technology
SwiftHot Technology

Medical software

Epic SystemsHot Technology
Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
Geographic information system GIS systems

Enterprise application integration software

Extensible markup language XMLHot Technology

File versioning software

GitHot Technology

Mobile location based services software

Global positioning system GPS software

Web platform development software

Hypertext preprocessor PHP
JavaScriptHot Technology
JavaScript Object Notation JSONHot Technology
Node.jsHot Technology
Ruby on Rails

Computer based training software

Learning management system LMS

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Object oriented data base management software

PostgreSQLHot Technology

Configuration management software

PuppetHot Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software

Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Program testing software

SeleniumHot Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis software

TableauHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Video creation and editing software

YouTube

Detailed Work Activities

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Assess equipment functioning.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate new technologies or methods.
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Processing Information

Compile geographic or related data.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze geological or geographical data.
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Analyze physical, survey, or geographic data.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop software or applications for scientific or technical use.
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Develop technical or scientific databases.
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Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
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Create images or other visual displays.
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Develop environmental research methods.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect geographical or geological field data.
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Collect environmental data or samples.
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Set up laboratory or field equipment.
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Develop specifications for new products or processes.
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Develop technical specifications for systems or equipment.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Record research or operational data.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate with others to develop or refine designs.
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Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel.
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Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct technical activities or operations.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others on the development or use of new technologies.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.