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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”

Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
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.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
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.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Build and update digital databases.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
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.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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