Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

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1. 01Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
2. 02Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
3. 03Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
4. 04Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
5. 05Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
6. 06Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
7. 07Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
8. 08Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
9. 09Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
10. 10Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
11. 11Build and update digital databases.
12. 12Determine 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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