Remote sensing technician

Code 3111.13

Remote sensing technicians collect airborne data. They utilise equipment aimed for the collection of data and determination of geographical points in order to help in a variety of operations such as land conservation, urban planning, and military operations.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • surveying
  • photogrammetry
  • geodesy
  • geography
  • geomatics
  • geographic information systems
  • remote sensing techniques

Skills and competences

  • study aerial photos
  • study radar images
  • interpret visual literacy
  • keep task records
  • collect real-time geolocation information
  • collect data using GPS
  • use geographic information systems

Transversal competences

  • execute analytical mathematical calculations
  • mathematics

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences