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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 “Soft Copy Photogrammetrist”

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.
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.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
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.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Build and update digital databases.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
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.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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