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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”.
Also Known As…
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists
- Stereoplotter Operator
- Stereo Compiler
- Photogrammetrist
- Photogrammetric Technician
- GIS Analyst (Geographic Information Systems Analyst)
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GIS Specialist)
- Digital Cartographer
- Compiler
- Cartographer
- Topographical Field Assistant
- Topographer
- Surveyor
- Stereo Plotter Operator
- Softcopy Plotter Operator
- Softcopy Photogrammetrist
- Soft Copy Photogrammetrist
- Production Manager
- 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)
- 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 “Production Manager”
- Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
- Build and update digital databases.
- 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.
- Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
- Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
- Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
- Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
- Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
- 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.
- Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
- 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.
Related Technology & Tools
- Compasses
- Lamination systems
- Planimeters
- Photo enlargers
- Computer servers
- French curves
- Digital image printers
- Notebook computers
- Digital camcorders
- Scanners
- Photogrammetric scanners
- Triangles
- Video thermal imagers
- Dividers
- Drafting machines
- Geodetic ground global positioning system GPS receivers
- Aerial imagery mapping-grade global positioning systems GPS
- Remote sensing equipment
- Panoramic digital line cameras
- Windows servers
- Automatic levels
- Type lettering sets
- Scales
- Large-format aerial digital cameras
- T-squares
- Mapping grade global positioning system GPS receivers
- Total stations
- Drafting instruments
- Digitizers
- Large-format plotters
- Color digital camera systems
- Templates
- Laser imaging detection and ranging LIDAR systems
- Personal computers
- Analytical stereoplotters
- Global positioning system GPS receivers
- Laser printers
- Film processors and editors
- Color inkjet plotters
- Protractors
- Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
- Cosmo Software Cosmo World
- Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
- Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
- Autodesk World
- ERDAS ER Mapper
- Bentley Microstation
- Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
- Steroplotter software
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Image processing software
- MapInfo
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- QuarkXPress
- Image analysis software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Office
- Terrasolid TerraScan
- Digital databases
- Aerotriangulation adjustment software
- Hexagon Intergraph
- Rand McNally World Digital Database
- ESRI ArcView
- MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
- Email software
- Python
- Quark Immedia
- RSI ENVI
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Structured query language SQL
- Microsoft Access
- SAP
- Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Mapthematics GeoCart
- Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- World Vector Shoreline
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Desktop publishing software
- ESRI ArcInfo
- Master Seafloor Digital Database
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
- Sybase SQL Server
- Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
- Aldus FreeHand
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Corporate Montage CADScript
- Microsoft Excel
- Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
- Arbor Image Draftsman
- Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
- Autodesk AutoCAD