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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 Technician (Light Detection and Ranging Technician)”

Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
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.
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.
Build and update digital databases.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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