Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Data base management system software

Tasks
	Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
	Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
	Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
	Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
	Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
	Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as land cover maps.
	Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
	Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.
	Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data, to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
	Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.

Skills
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
	Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

Knowledge
	Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $136,357.00 $65.56  $37.21  $44.39 - $87.72  Bridgeport/Stamford $205,610.00 $98.85  $59.46  N/A - N/A  Hartford $124,041.00 $59.64  $32.07  $34.32 - $91.17  New Haven $109,233.00 $52.51  $36.00  $43.98 - $63.78  New London/Norwich $120,791.00 $58.07  $39.84  $45.87 - $68.62

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   21   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as average, but the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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