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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 “Cartographer”

Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
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.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
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.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Build and update digital databases.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Related Technology & Tools

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

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