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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

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Tasks for “Cartographers and Photogrammetrists”

Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
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.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Build and update digital databases.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
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.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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