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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 “Softcopy Photogrammetrist”

Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
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.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Desktop publishing software
Microsoft Visual Basic
Boeing SoftPlotter
Arbor Image Draftsman
Microsoft Word
Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
Microsoft Office
Mapthematics GeoCart
Microsoft Access
Microsoft Excel
Cosmo Software Cosmo World
Image processing software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Bentley Microstation
QuarkXPress
Digital databases
Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
Aerotriangulation adjustment software
RSI ENVI
Terrasolid TerraScan
MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
Quark Immedia
ERDAS ER Mapper
Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
Master Seafloor Digital Database
World Vector Shoreline
Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft PowerPoint
ESRI ArcInfo
ESRI ArcGIS software
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
SAP
MapInfo
Sybase SQL Server
Image analysis software
Rand McNally World Digital Database
Steroplotter software
Email software
Python
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Corporate Montage CADScript
Aldus FreeHand
Structured query language SQL
Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
Computer aided design CAD software
ESRI ArcView
Hexagon Intergraph
Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
Autodesk World