O*NET-SOC 19-4099.03

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.Core16999
Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.Core16986
Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.Supplemental16994
Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.Core16991
Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.Core16996
Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.Core16997
Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.Core16998
Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.Core16990
Calibrate data collection equipment.Supplemental16995
Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.Supplemental16993
Monitor raw data quality during collection, and make equipment corrections as necessary.Supplemental16989
Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.Core16981
Maintain records of survey data.Supplemental16982
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.Supplemental16992
Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.Supplemental16985
Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.Supplemental16983
Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.Supplemental16984
Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.Core16987
Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.19804
Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.19805
Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.19806

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 95 examples in 30 categories, 53 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology
Microsoft Image Composite Editor

Charting software

Aeronautical charts

Analytical or scientific software

Agisoft Metashape
Calibration software
CloudCompare
Common MASINT Exploitation Tool COMET
Corpscon
Definiens Developer
FLIR Thermal Studio Suite
GeoCue LIDAR and drone mapping software
GeoCue PointVue LE
Kitty Hawk
Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR system
Litchi
LP360
Opticks
Pix4D Pix4Dmapper
SASHot Technology
Terrasolid TerraScan
The MathWorks MATLABHot TechnologyIn Demand
UgCS

Project management software

Airdata
Atlassian ConfluenceHot Technology
Atlassian JIRAHot Technology
Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Web platform development software

AJAXHot Technology
Cascading style sheets CSSHot Technology
Hypertext markup language HTMLHot Technology
Hypertext preprocessor PHP
JavaScriptHot Technology
jQueryHot Technology
ReactHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2Hot Technology
Amazon Web Services AWS softwareHot Technology
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
ServiceNowHot Technology
Structure query language SQL
Structured query language SQLHot Technology

Expert system software

Ansible softwareHot Technology

Map creation software

Applied Imagery Quick Terrain Modeler
BAE Systems SOCET SET
ESRI Site Scan for ArcGIS
ITT Visual Information Solutions ENVI
Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
OpenDroneMap

Aviation ground support software

ArduPilot Mission Planner

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Bentley MicroStationHot Technology
Mathsoft Mathcad

Development environment software

CHot TechnologyIn Demand
Interface definition language IDL
Microsoft .NET FrameworkHot Technology
Microsoft Azure softwareHot Technology
Microsoft PowerShellHot Technology
Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology
Verilog

Object or component oriented development software

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

Program testing software

Debugging software

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcCatalog
ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
ESRI ArcMap
ESRI ArcView 3D Analyst
Geographic information system GIS systemsIn Demand
QGISIn Demand

File versioning software

GitHot Technology

Application server software

GitHubHot Technology

Mobile location based services software

Global positioning system GPS software

Data mining software

Google AnalyticsHot Technology

Operating system software

LinuxHot Technology
Magellan Firmware
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Microsoft Windows ServerHot Technology
Shell scriptHot Technology
UNIXHot Technology
UNIX ShellHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Data base management system software

Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
MySQLHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software

Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Cloud-based management software

Splunk EnterpriseHot Technology

Clustering software

VMware

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
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Processing Information

Evaluate data quality.
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Verify accuracy of 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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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
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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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Create maps.
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Create images or other visual displays.
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Plan environmental research.
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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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Calibrate scientific or technical 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

Communicate results of environmental research.
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Communicate project information to others.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 5 of 26 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- Augments 14
- Supports 11
- Informs 1
- Stakeholder commsanthropics/knowledge-work-plugins239 installsAugments
  Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass
  Runlayer Warn
  Snyk Pass
  Socket Pass
- Github issuesclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Google chatclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Google slidesclaudeskills.infoAugments
- Dashboard creatorclaudeskills.infoAugments

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
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Collaborate with outside groups to develop programs or projects.
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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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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill1 of 20

Distinct tools26

Level mix

Augments 14
Supports 11
Informs 1

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.