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Chosen career:
Earth Observation
Interests:
Scientific
Skills:
CuriousObservantOrganised
Description
Earth observation use satellites with cameras and other instruments to observe how the Earth and its atmosphere change over time. They make predictions about future changes. This could involve monitoring deforestation or changing ocean temperatures. They may also help to monitor remote areas after natural disasters to see where help is needed most.
Routes
An academic background in geography and a masters degree in earth observation are required. Must also have evidence of strong computational skills.
Example UK Employers
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Key Stage 2 Curriculum Links
Maths
Statistics: Earth observation requires large amounts of data and statistics to be calculated to measure changes over time.
Science
Living things and their habitats: Earth observation can tell us about changes in habitats for animals.
Other
Computing: Earth observation needs computing to analyse many images and data readings.
Geography: Earth observation requires geography to know about physical processes and the human impacts on the Earth.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Links
Maths
Statistics: Earth observation requires large amounts of data and statistics to be calculated to measure changes over time.
Biology
Structure and function of living organisms: Earth observation requires knowledge of living organisms and how they may respond to changes in their environment.
Chemistry
Earth and atmosphere: Earth observation requires knowledge about the Earth and its atmosphere and the processes that take place.
Physics
Matter (inc Space physics): Earth observation requires knowledge of phase changes and how they may occur on Earth, as well as the effects of the Earth’s orbit on processes.
Other
Computing: Earth observation needs computing to analyse many images and data readings.
Geography: Earth observation requires geography to know about physical processes and the human impacts on the Earth.
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