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AI GIS physical scientist

Creates maps and graphs using geographical information software. Compiles geographic data from satellite imagery and censuses. Maintains geographical information computer systems for the business.

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GIS physical scientist · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Create and modify maps using geographical information software.
  2. Gather and compile geographic data from satellite imagery.
  3. Develop and maintain geographical information computer systems.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Geographers” (O*NET 19-3092.00), as O*NET lists them:

  • Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography, such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
  • Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
  • Develop, operate, and maintain geographical information computer systems, including hardware, software, plotters, digitizers, printers, and video cameras.

GIS physical scientist · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Python
  • Structured query language SQL
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • IBM SPSS Statistics

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits

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