People who are good at math, problem solving, and critical thinking may be perfect candidates for becoming cartographers and photogrammetrists.
These professionals use information from surveys and photographs to do research on and analyze geographic information. They are responsible for measuring and mapping the earth’s surface, and are experts on latitude and longitude, elevation, population density, land-use, and precipitation levels.
Using geodetic surveys, remote sensing systems, aerial cameras, satellites, and light-imaging detection and ranging (LIDAR), cartographers and photogrammetrists create digital and graphic maps that tell the physical and social stories of geographic areas.
Cartographers and photogrammetrists usually have a bachelor’s degree in either surveying, cartography, geography, forestry, engineering, computer science, or physical science, as well as a license from their state. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an increase in jobs for this career.
Regardless of their background or experience, students can embark on a unique career as a cartographer and photogrammetrist in many locations.
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