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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”

Build and update digital databases.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
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.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
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.
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.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.

Related Technology & Tools

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