Will “Compiler” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
88% Chance of Automation
“Compiler” will probably be replaced by robots.
This job is ranked #515 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.
Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍
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
- Cartographer
- Topographical Field Assistant
- Topographer
- Surveyor
- Stereo Plotter Operator
- Softcopy Plotter Operator
- Softcopy Photogrammetrist
- 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)
- Compiler
- 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 “Compiler”
- Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
- 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.
- Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
- Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
- 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.
- 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.
- Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
- Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
- 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.
- Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Related Technology & Tools
- Computer servers
- Automatic levels
- Total stations
- Film processors and editors
- Protractors
- Photo enlargers
- Planimeters
- Laser printers
- Drafting machines
- Scanners
- Templates
- Windows servers
- Scales
- Large-format plotters
- Digitizers
- Notebook computers
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Video thermal imagers
- French curves
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Triangles
- Dividers
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- Drafting instruments
- Digital camcorders
- Type lettering sets
- T-squares
- Remote sensing equipment
- Color digital camera systems
- Compasses
- Personal computers
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Digital image printers
- Lamination systems
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Color inkjet plotters
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Bentley Microstation
- Digital databases
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Sybase SQL Server
- Email software
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- World Vector Shoreline
- Desktop publishing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- QuarkXPress
- Microsoft Office
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- RSI ENVI
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- MapInfo
- Autodesk World
- SAP
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Image processing software
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- ESRI ArcView
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Quark Immedia
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Image analysis software
- Python
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Steroplotter software
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Aldus FreeHand
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Structured query language SQL