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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 “LiDAR Data Analyst”

Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
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.
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.
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.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Microsoft Office
Microsoft Internet Explorer
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RSI ENVI
Quark Immedia
ESRI ArcGIS software
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SAP
Python
Aerotriangulation adjustment software
Digital databases
Image processing software
Email software
Microsoft Word
Rand McNally World Digital Database
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Arbor Image Draftsman
Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
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Desktop publishing software
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QuarkXPress
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Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Microsoft Visual Basic
Computer aided design CAD software
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ESRI ArcInfo
Steroplotter software
Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Access
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