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Cartographer
Alternative Titles:
Land Information Officer, Mapping Scientist, Spatial Information Technician
Cartographers design, prepare and revise maps, charts,
plans, three-dimensional models and spatial information
databases, often using computer-based techniques, and applying
principles from science, mathematics and graphic design.
Cartographers apply these elements to represent, analyse and
manage essential spatial information that services the mining,
mineral exploration, mapping, marketing, web publishing,
regional planning and environmental management industries.
Spatial information refers to information about the
geographical relationship between places, people and other
items within a particular area.
Cartographers may perform the following tasks:
- produce paper maps and web-delivered electronic maps
using desktop publishing, computer graphics and multimedia
software
- take part in the design and management of geographical
information systems (GIS)
- design and produce interactive mapping products for use
on computer systems and the web
- supervise and coordinate the work of cartographic
technicians and other production team members
- produce digital topographic and thematic data for use in
geographical databases
- analyse and interpret information from a range of
sources (including surveyors' notes, aerial photographs,
remote sensing satellite imagery and existing maps and
records) and prepare reports
- advise other professionals on the data requirements for
map production and on the artistic, technical and economic
aspects of map making.
Cartographers may specialise in making topographical maps
(which show earth surface features and land use); maps for
operational purposes (including town planning, weather
forecasting, tourism, transportation and hydrography,
geological or mineral exploration and military uses).
Cartographers may also take part in the development of
geographical information systems, including the processing,
storage, presentation and analysis of data within those
systems.
Cartographers may have to travel to collect information.
Cartographers may be required to liaise with clients,
government officials and industry.
Required Skills - Cartographer
- enjoy design and computer graphics
- enjoy geography
- able to work neatly and accurately, paying attention to
detail
- good at maths and science
- able to work as part of a team
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