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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”

Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Build and update digital databases.
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.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
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.
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.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
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

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

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Microsoft Visual Basic
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Digital databases
Microsoft Word
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Steroplotter software
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Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
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Microsoft Office
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Spreadsheet software
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