Roles · Science and research

AI earth observations scientist

Creates maps and graphs using geographical information software. Compiles geographic data from satellite imagery and existing maps.

Earth observations scientist · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams using geographical information software.
Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as satellite imagery and existing maps.
Develop, operate, and maintain geographical information computer systems including hardware and software.

Where these come from

The tasks of “Geographers” (O*NET 19-3092.00), as O*NET lists them:

Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography, such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
Develop, operate, and maintain geographical information computer systems, including hardware, software, plotters, digitizers, printers, and video cameras.

Earth observations scientist · Tools and industries

Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits