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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 “Engineer, Photogrammetric”

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.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
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.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
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.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Build and update digital databases.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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