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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 14
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Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas. |
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Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques. |
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Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments. |
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Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps. |
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Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy. |
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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. |
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Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts. |
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Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy. |
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Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments. |
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Build and update digital databases. |
A detailed description of this occupation can be found on a number of online databases. Follow the link(s) below to access this information:
Note: you will be leaving the CareersPortal Site |
 Cartographer - from: Career Directions |
| Cartographer - from: N.C.S. [UK] |
| Cartographer - from: icould [UK] Video |
| Cartographer - from: GradIreland |
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Most of these occupations require qualifications at NFQ Levels 7 or 8 (Ordinary / Honours Degrees) but some do not.
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Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.
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| Job Title |
Cartographer
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Last Updated: February, 2011 |
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