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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”

Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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