Occupations with Spatial analysis

Compare features and events by location, distance and spatial relationship. Use geographic queries and statistics to test questions about service access, risk or change across an area.

Climatologist

man to nature

man to sign system

analytical

Studies long-term climate patterns and the causes of change. Combines observations, historical records and models to assess trends, uncertainty and possible consequences for regions and industries.

GIS analyst

man to sign system

analytical

collaborative

Combines geographic data with other evidence to answer questions about places. Builds spatial models and maps that inform planning, environmental and infrastructure decisions.

Water resources and reclamation engineer

man to technology

man to nature

analytical

Designs irrigation, drainage and water-management systems. Combines hydraulic analysis with the needs of communities, agriculture and the environment.

Environmental economist

man to sign system

man to nature

analytical

Studies how economic choices affect the environment and how environmental change affects people's welfare. Evaluates costs, benefits and incentives to compare environmental projects and policies.

Hydrographer

man to nature

man to technology

analytical

Measures depth, seabed shape, shorelines and navigation hazards. Turns vessel, sonar and positioning data into verified hydrographic models and charts.