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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”

Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
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.
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.
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.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Build and update digital databases.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
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.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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