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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 “Digital Cartographer”

Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Build and update digital databases.
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.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
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.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.

Related Technology & Tools

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