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Satellite Data Analyst
Extracts business insight from earth observation imagery
£45k–£90k Space race
What it involves
Analyses satellite imagery and remote sensing data to track deforestation, crop yields, shipping activity, urban growth and climate change for governments, insurers and investors.
Skills & knowledge needed
Remote sensingGISPythonMachine learningData visualisation
Why it's emerging now
Earth observation data has become cheap and abundant — turning it into insight is where the value now sits.
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