ISCO Specialization 2165.4.1 Hydrographic Surveyor
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Hydrographic Surveyor: Hydrographic surveyors measure and map, by means of specialised equipment, marine environments. They collect scientific data in order to study the underwater topography and morphology of bodies of water.
Essential Skills
- Cartography
- Topography
- Hydrography
- Document Survey Operations
- Surveying
- Geomatics
- Record Survey Measurements
- Conduct Underwater Surveys
- Bathymetry
- Adjust Surveying Equipment
- Collect Mapping Data
- Compare Survey Computations
- Calibrate Electronic Instruments
- Mathematics
- Prepare Surveying Report
- Surveying Methods
- Operate Surveying Instruments
- Perform Surveying Calculations
- Geodesy
Optional Skills
- Geology
- Assist Scientific Research
- Develop Geological Databases
- Compile Gis-Data
- Geographic Information Systems
- Create Gis Reports
- Design Scientific Equipment
- Interpret Geophysical Data
- Geography
- Provide Information On Geological Characteristics
- Assist Hydrographic Surveys
- Collect Geological Data
- Study Aerial Photos
- Process Collected Survey Data
- Conduct Research Before Survey
- Use Cad Software
- Oceanography
- Steer Vessels
- Apply Digital Mapping
- Advise Architects
- Collect Data Using Gps
- Prepare Geological Map Sections
- Use Geographic Information Systems
- Create Thematic Maps
Alternative Names
- Hydrographic Science Researcher
- Field Hydrographer
- Hydrographic Researcher
- Hydrographic Scientist
- Hydrography Surveyor
- Hydrographic Research Scientist
- Hydrographic Analyst
- Hydrographic Research Analyst
- Hydrographer
