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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”.
Also Known As…
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Stereoplotter Operator
- Stereo Compiler
- Production Manager
- Photogrammetrist
- Photogrammetric Technician
- GIS Analyst (Geographic Information Systems Analyst)
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist)
- Digital Cartographer
- Compiler
- Cartographer
- Topographical Field Assistant
- Topographer
- Surveyor
- Stereo Plotter Operator
- Softcopy Plotter Operator
- Softcopy Photogrammetrist
- Soft Copy Photogrammetrist
- Photogrammetric Stereo Compiler
- Photogrammetric Engineer
- Photo Cartographer
- Orthophotography Technician
- Mapping Supervisor
- Mapping Manager
- Mapper
- Map Maker
- Map Editor
- LIDAR Technician (Light Detection and Ranging Technician)
- LiDAR Specialist
- LiDAR Data Analyst
- Imagery Analyst
- GIS Manager (Geographic Information Systems Manager)
- Geospatial Specialist
- Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician)
- Geographic Information Systems Mapping Analyst (GIS Mapping Analyst)
- Field Map Editor
- Engineer, Photogrammetric
- Drafting Technician
- Data Analyst
- Computer Aided Design Draftsman (CAD Draftsman)
- Certified Photogrammetrist
- Cartography Technician
- Cartography Supervisor
- Cartographic Technician
- Cartographic Editor
- Cartographic Drafter
- Cadastral Mapper
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician)
- CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman)
- Aerial Photogrammetrist
Tasks for “Cartographic Designer”
- Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
- 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.
- Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
- Build and update digital databases.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Drafting instruments
- Drafting machines
- Digitizers
- Planimeters
- Scales
- Triangles
- Film processors and editors
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Computer servers
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Digital image printers
- Remote sensing equipment
- Dividers
- Photo enlargers
- Scanners
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Type lettering sets
- Windows servers
- French curves
- Personal computers
- Video thermal imagers
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Total stations
- Protractors
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Digital camcorders
- Laser printers
- Large-format plotters
- Color digital camera systems
- Automatic levels
- Notebook computers
- T-squares
- Compasses
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Lamination systems
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Templates
- Color inkjet plotters
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Email software
- Microsoft Word
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- Autodesk World
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- World Vector Shoreline
- Image processing software
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- SAP
- Sybase SQL Server
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- Desktop publishing software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Quark Immedia
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- RSI ENVI
- Bentley Microstation
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Hexagon Intergraph
- QuarkXPress
- MapInfo
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- ESRI ArcView
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Spreadsheet software
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- Image analysis software
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- Digital databases
- Aldus FreeHand
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Python
- Steroplotter software
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Structured query language SQL