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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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