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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”.
Also Known As…
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Stereoplotter Operator
- Stereo Compiler
- Production Manager
- Photogrammetrist
- Photogrammetric Technician
- GIS Analyst (Geographic Information Systems Analyst)
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist)
- Digital Cartographer
- Compiler
- Cartographer
- Topographical Field Assistant
- Topographer
- Surveyor
- Stereo Plotter Operator
- Softcopy Plotter Operator
- Soft Copy Photogrammetrist
- Photogrammetric Stereo Compiler
- Photogrammetric Engineer
- Photo Cartographer
- Orthophotography Technician
- Mapping Supervisor
- Mapping Manager
- Mapper
- Map Maker
- Map Editor
- LIDAR Technician (Light Detection and Ranging Technician)
- LiDAR Specialist
- LiDAR Data Analyst
- Imagery Analyst
- GIS Manager (Geographic Information Systems Manager)
- Geospatial Specialist
- Geographic Information Systems Technician (GIS Technician)
- Geographic Information Systems Mapping Analyst (GIS Mapping Analyst)
- Field Map Editor
- Engineer, Photogrammetric
- Drafting Technician
- Data Analyst
- Computer Aided Design Draftsman (CAD Draftsman)
- Certified Photogrammetrist
- Cartography Technician
- Cartography Supervisor
- Cartographic Technician
- Cartographic Editor
- Cartographic Drafter
- Cartographic Designer
- Cadastral Mapper
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design Technician)
- CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman)
- Aerial Photogrammetrist
Tasks for “Softcopy Photogrammetrist”
- 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.
- Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
- Build and update digital databases.
- 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.
- Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
- Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
- Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
- 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.
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Related Technology & Tools
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Automatic levels
- Color inkjet plotters
- Type lettering sets
- Digital camcorders
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Film processors and editors
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Templates
- Computer servers
- Drafting instruments
- Dividers
- Planimeters
- Photo enlargers
- Large-format plotters
- Triangles
- Digital image printers
- Lamination systems
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- French curves
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Digitizers
- Compasses
- Protractors
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Personal computers
- Windows servers
- Scanners
- Remote sensing equipment
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Notebook computers
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Scales
- T-squares
- Drafting machines
- Total stations
- Video thermal imagers
- Color digital camera systems
- Laser printers
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Structured query language SQL
- RSI ENVI
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Desktop publishing software
- ESRI ArcView
- Python
- Email software
- Steroplotter software
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- World Vector Shoreline
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- QuarkXPress
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- SAP
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Image analysis software
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Microsoft Excel
- Autodesk World
- Sybase SQL Server
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Spreadsheet software
- Image processing software
- Quark Immedia
- Microsoft Access
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Aldus FreeHand
- Bentley Microstation
- Digital databases
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- MapInfo
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player