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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”.

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Tasks for “Softcopy Photogrammetrist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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Digital databases
Intergraph ImageStation Stereo Softcopy Kit SSK
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Hexagon Intergraph
Bentley Systems InRoads Suite
Boeing Kork Digital Mapping
Autodesk World
Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver
Arbor Image Draftsman
MapInfo
Microsoft Office
Python
Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop
Steroplotter software
Microsoft Word
Spreadsheet software
Bentley Microstation
Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player
Terrasolid TerraScan
Leica AEROPLAN LiDAR
Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
RSI ENVI
Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
ESRI ArcView
Autodesk AutoCAD
Boeing SoftPlotter
World Vector Shoreline
Microsoft Access
SAP
Desktop publishing software
ESRI ArcGIS software
ESRI ArcInfo
QuarkXPress
Email software
Computer aided design CAD software
ERDAS ER Mapper
Corporate Montage CADScript
Microsoft Visual Basic
MultiGen Paradigm Vega Prime
Image processing software
Structured query language SQL
Aerotriangulation adjustment software
Master Seafloor Digital Database
Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
Cosmo Software Cosmo World
Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Rand McNally World Digital Database
Aldus FreeHand
Sybase SQL Server
Image analysis software
Precision analytical aerotriangulation pugging software
Quark Immedia
Mapthematics GeoCart