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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 4 – Considerable preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresConsiderable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2023
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8808/2023
Science2.A.1.f3.8808/2023
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8808/2023
Writing2.A.1.c3.8808/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.2508/2023
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.2508/2023
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2023
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2023
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2023
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.Core2508/2023
Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).Core2508/2023
Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.Core2508/2023
Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.Core2508/2023
Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.Core2508/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative6.0411/2023
Conventional4.8411/2023
Realistic4.8411/2023
Artistic1.8711/2023
Enterprising1.4911/2023
Social1.3111/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.