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hydrographic-surveying-technician Occupational skill for the role 'hydrographic surveying technician' (also: marine surveyor, hydrographic survey technologist, mapping technician, oceanographer, surveying technician, oceanographic scientist). Use when the user asks for typical hydrographic surveying technician work such as: Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.; Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.; Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.

Hydrographic Surveying Technician

Hydrographic surveying technicians perform oceanographic and surveying operations in marine environments. They assist hydrographic surveyors, using specialised equipment to map and study underwater topography and morphology of bodies of water. They assist in the installation and deployment of hydrographic and surveying equipment and report about their work.

Core workflow

  1. Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
  2. Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  3. Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
  4. Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
  5. Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
  6. Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
  7. Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
  8. Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adjust surveying equipment
  • assist hydrographic surveys
  • bathymetry
  • cartography
  • collect mapping data
  • conduct underwater surveys
  • document survey operations
  • geodesy
  • geomatics
  • hydrography
  • mathematics
  • morphology
  • operate surveying instruments
  • perform surveying calculations
  • prepare surveying report

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/668943cc-c454-4a1b-a296-2fcb524a6222), ONET 30.3 (19-4099.03). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*