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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
- 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
- Cartographic Designer
- Cadastral Mapper
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician)
- CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman)
- Aerial Photogrammetrist
Tasks for “LiDAR Data Analyst”
- 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.
- Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
- Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Build and update digital databases.
- 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.
- 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 guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
- Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Digital camcorders
- Templates
- Triangles
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Drafting instruments
- Computer servers
- Digitizers
- Windows servers
- Laser printers
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Protractors
- Planimeters
- Film processors and editors
- Notebook computers
- Photogrammetric scanners
- French curves
- Lamination systems
- Automatic levels
- Large-format plotters
- Compasses
- Drafting machines
- Video thermal imagers
- Color digital camera systems
- T-squares
- Dividers
- Photo enlargers
- Total stations
- Remote sensing equipment
- Digital image printers
- Type lettering sets
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Color inkjet plotters
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Scales
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Personal computers
- Scanners
- Bentley Microstation
- Email software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Python
- RSI ENVI
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- QuarkXPress
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- Spreadsheet software
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Office
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Microsoft Excel
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- Desktop publishing software
- ESRI ArcInfo
- ESRI ArcView
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- SAP
- Microsoft Word
- MapInfo
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Access
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- World Vector Shoreline
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Digital databases
- Image analysis software
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- Sybase SQL Server
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Quark Immedia
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Steroplotter software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Image processing software
- Aldus FreeHand
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Structured query language SQL
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Autodesk World