Cartographers and Photogrammetrists

Does not pass

• Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 12.7% of the role's time · $124M · waiting on a check

• Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.

  physical work, outside the screen · 10.3% of the role's time · $101M

• Delineate aerial photographic detail, such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features, using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.

  physical work, outside the screen · 9.5% of the role's time · $93.0M

• Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.1% of the role's time · $89.3M

• Collect information about specific features of the Earth, using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.

  physical work, outside the screen · 8.8% of the role's time · $85.9M

• Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.4% of the role's time · $81.9M

• Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 7.3% of the role's time · $71.1M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• 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.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.9% of the role's time · $67.3M

• Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.5% of the role's time · $64.0M

• Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.3% of the role's time · $61.4M

• Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $38.7M

• Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $34.4M

• Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $11.8M