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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.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
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.
Build and update digital databases.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
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.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
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.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
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MapInfo
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Microsoft Excel
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ERDAS ER Mapper
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Arbor Image Draftsman
MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
Microsoft Visual Basic
Microsoft Word
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Steroplotter software
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Autodesk World
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Microsoft Office
Image processing software
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SAP
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Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
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RSI ENVI
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Autodesk AutoCAD
Bentley Microstation
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