Cartographers & Photogrammetrists
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.
Also called: Cartographer, Compiler, Photogrammetric Technician, Photogrammetrist
Knowledge:
- geography
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- design
Skills:
- reading work related information
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilites:
- read and understand what is written
- listen and understand what people say
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
- see hidden patterns
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality:
Description: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Innovation
- Initiative
Technology:
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Geographic information system GIS software
Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator
- Aldus FreeHand
Analytical or scientific software
- Boeing SoftPlotter
- Image analysis software
Education:
certificate after high school
