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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 “Cartographer”

Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
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.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Build and update digital databases.
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.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Digital databases
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