cartographer
Cartographers create maps by combining various scientific informations depending of the purpose of the map (e.g. topographic, urban, or political maps). They combine the interpretation of mathematical notes and measurements with the aesthetics and visual depiction of the site for developing the maps. They may also work on developing and improving geographic information systems and may perform scientific research within cartography.
Also called: cartographic draftsperson, cartographers, cartographic scientist, cartographic research analyst, map maker, cartographic analyst, cartographic drafter, cartographic science researcher
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- essential skills
- 32
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- hydrographic surveying technician5 skills in common
- hydrographic surveyor5 skills in common
- surveying technician5 skills in common
- demographer4 skills in common
- land surveyor4 skills in common
- mine surveyor4 skills in common
Essential skills
17- apply digital mapping
- cartography
- collect mapping data
- compile GIS-data
- create GIS reports
- create thematic maps
- draft legends
- empirical analysis
- execute analytical mathematical calculations
- geographic information systems
- geography
- geomatics
- handle geospatial technologies
- improve user-friendliness
- mathematics
- topography
- use geographic information systems
Optional skills
32- apply desktop publishing techniques
- archive scientific documentation
- assist scientific research
- collect data using GPS
- conduct field work
- conduct quantitative research
- conduct scholarly research
- design customised maps
- design graphics
- desktop publishing
- geodesy
- geology
- ICT system programming
- identify customer's needs
- legal research
- operate scientific measuring equipment
- perform scientific research
- perform surveying calculations
- photogrammetry
- process collected survey data
- remote sensing techniques
- report analysis results
- scientific research methodology
- solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools
- study aerial photos
- surveying
- surveying methods
- use CAD software
- use digital illustration techniques
- use software for data preservation
- use spreadsheets software
- use traditional illustration techniques
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