# Cartographers and Photogrammetrists > Research, study, and prepare maps and other spatial data in digital or graphic form for one or more purposes, such as 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. May collect, analyze, and interpret geographic information provided by geodetic surveys, aerial photographs, and satellite data. - Code: 17-1021.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-1021) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 14 tasks (11 core and 3 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-1021.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-1021.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps. Core task · Task 3517 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 2. Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments. Core task · Task 3522 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 3. Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment. Core task · Task 3524 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 4. Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties. Core task · Task 3526 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 5. Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy. Core task · Task 3518 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 6. Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments. Core task · Task 3516 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2018 7. Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas. Core task · Task 3514 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 8. Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques. Core task · Task 3515 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 9. Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts. Core task · Task 3520 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 10. Build and update digital databases. Core task · Task 3523 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 11. 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. Core task · Task 3519 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 12. Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use. Supplemental task · Task 3525 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2018 13. Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy. Supplemental task · Task 3521 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2018 14. Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features. 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