Remote sensing technician
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Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- Usually work in offices or outside and may travel locally and nationally
- Need to be methodical, accurate and practical
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Help scientists collect remote data and images
- Use remote, laboratory and field equipment
- Adjust equipment so it works correctly
- Analyse geological and geographical data
- Develop computer programs to study the Earth
- Create maps and images
- Build scientific databases
- Prepare reports and presentations
Outlook
Remote sensing technicians support a field that is rapidly adopting drones, satellite imagery, sensors and real-time monitoring systems. In New Zealand, these technologies are increasingly used for environmental monitoring, resource management, infrastructure planning and climate resilience projects. Internationally, improvements in geospatial software, cloud computing and data collection technologies are expanding how remote sensing information is gathered and applied.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Confidence using technical equipment and digital tools
- Strong attention to detail and accurate data collection
- Ability to work with mapping and geospatial information
- Problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills
- Good organisational and record-keeping abilities
- Teamwork and communication skills
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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