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Job Description

Collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for legal, social, political, educational, and design purposes. May work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). May design and evaluate algorithms, data structures, and user interfaces for GIS and mapping systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-1021.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 66,160.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 31.00
Currently, there are 12,100 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Cartographers and Photogrammetrists”.

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Tasks for “Aerial Photogrammetrist”

Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Build and update digital databases.

Related Technology & Tools

Large-format aerial digital cameras
Photo enlargers
Color digital camera systems
Film processors and editors
Video thermal imagers
Personal computers
Templates
T-squares
Digital camcorders
Protractors
French curves
Automatic levels
Laser printers
Digital image printers
Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
Dividers
Color inkjet plotters
Lamination systems
Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
Compasses
Digitizers
Triangles
Scanners
Notebook computers
Panoramic digital line cameras
Drafting instruments
Planimeters
Large-format plotters
Type lettering sets
Remote sensing equipment
Scales
Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
Windows servers
Analytical stereoplotters
Photogrammetric scanners
Computer servers
Total stations
Drafting machines
Global positioning system GPS receivers

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