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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”

Build and update digital databases.
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.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
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.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.

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

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