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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 “Orthophotography Technician”

Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Build and update digital databases.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
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.
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.
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.

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

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