The Spatio-analyst is scientist title in Isaac Asimov's Empire series.
About Spatio-analysts[]
A Spatio-analyst is a scientist specializing in the field of Spatio-analysis, the study of the structure and properties of space. These experts often work in deep space, charting spatial currents and stellar phenomena. Their work is of critical importance to interstellar navigation and trade. Due to the isolated and demanding nature of their profession, they are often portrayed as highly intelligent but sometimes socially maladjusted individuals. The Interstellar Spatio-analytic Bureau (I.S.B.) is the primary galactic body that employs them.
The disappearance of a Spatio-analyst, later Know as Rik, who had discovered a grave danger, the Nova crisis, to the planet Florina, initiated the evacuation of the planet. by the disappearance of a Spatio-analyst. This was also the end of Sark's kyrt trade control over Florina.