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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 “Mapper”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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