Jamie Harriks
There are certain requirements to consider if you want to explore career options in cartography. With technology playing such an important role in mapmaking, especially aerial mapping, you will need to have a background in computer science. Understanding and knowing about earth and geographical features also mean that an understanding and appreciation of geography is compulsory.
To become a professional cartographer, a college or university degree in the discipline is necessary. Most degree programs are for a period of two to three years. College programs in cartography include courses in related disciplines, such as, computer science, mathematics (for computation of distances and other computations depending on the use of the maps), photography, and mapmaking related areas: geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and surveying.
Interests and Hobbies:
There are no training institutes that teach aerial mapping in isolation as a subject, but those interested in this area of study have many options depending on what aspect of the field they are interested in.
Homepage:
http://www.aerial-maps.info
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