Occupation information for Remote Sensing Technicians District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Associate's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

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• Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
• Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
• Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
• Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
• Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
• Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
• Calibrate data collection equipment.
• Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.
• Monitor raw data quality during collection, and make equipment corrections as necessary.
• Maintain records of survey data.

Tools:

• Aircraft guidance systems
• Airships
• Global positioning system GPS receiver
• Infrared imagers
• Radarbased surveillance systems

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Development environment software
• Operating system software
• Web platform development software

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