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Cartographer apply surveying methods and techniques to determine the exact position of natural and constructed features and boundaries of land, seas, underground areas and celestial bodies, and prepare or revise digital, graphic and pictorial representations of maps and charts, applying scientific and mathematical principle.

Alternative Names

Photogrammetrist

Map Maker

Cartographer, Marine

Tasks

Carrying out research and development of survey measurement and photogrammetry systems, cadastral systems (land holdings, and land information systems

analysing aerial and other photographs, satellite images and survey data to prepare and revise topographic maps and charts, utility maps and other thematic maps

Improving understanding and coordinating work execution

Performing related tasks

surveying seas, rivers and river beds, delineating underwater surfaces, noting exact positions of various features and making charts and maps to be used specifically in determining navigable waters and channels

carrying out surveying, i.e. standard for control traverse survey, control survey, party wall survey, land acquisition survey, urban and rural area survey, classes one and two surveys for issuing land titles, sports court measurements and accuracy probe survey

reviewing, surveying and describing the land surface for a variety of purposes, including map making, construction work or establishment of property boundaries