Survey equipment used in geomatics

Geomatics is the discipline of gathering, storing, processing, and delivering of geographic information, or spatially referenced information. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 7. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 7. ... Map of the Earth Geography (from the Greek words Geo (γη) or Gaea (γαια), both meaning Earth, and graphein (γραφειν) meaning to describe or to writeor to map) is the study of the earth and its features, inhabitants, and phenomena. ...

Overview

The term "Geomatics" refers:

• geodesy
• surveying
• mapping
• positioning
• geomatics engineering
• navigation
• cartography
• remote sensing
• photogrammetry
• geographic information systems
• Global Positioning System
• Geospatial

The term geomatics is fairly new, apparently being coined by B. Dubuisson in 1969. It is commonly defined as "hunter and gatherer" to include the tools and techniques used in land surveying, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), and related forms of earth mapping. Originally used in Canada, because it is similar in French and English, the term geomatics has been adopted by the International Organization for Standardization, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and many other international authorities, although some (especially in the United States) have shown a preference for the term “geospatial technology”. Geodetic pillar (1855); Ostend, Belgium Archive with lithography plates for maps of Bavaria in the Landesamt für Vermessung und Geoinformation in Munich Geodesy (IPA North American English ; British, Australian English etc. ... Surveyor at work with a leveling instrument. ... The word mapping has several senses: In mathematics and related technical fields, it is some kind of function: see map (mathematics). ... The term positioning has more than one meaning: In marketing, see positioning (marketing) Positioning is also a term for the careful placement of objects in particular, by the use of precise navigation: for example, in the term Global Positioning System. This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which... Geomatics Engineering is a rapidly developing discipline that focuses on spatial information (i. ... Table of geography, hydrography, and navigation, from the 1728 Cyclopaedia. ... Cartography or mapmaking (in Greek chartis = map and graphein = write) is the study and practice of making maps or globes. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... Photogrammetry is a remote sensing technology in which geometric properties about objects are determined from photographic images. ... A geographic information system (GIS) is a system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth. ... The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). ... Geomatics is the discipline of gathering, storing, processing, and delivering of geographic information. ... Also: 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Surveyor at work Surveying is the art and science of accurately determining the position of points and the distances between them. ... For the purported psychic ability to sense remotely, see Remote viewing right Synthetic aperture radar image of Death Valley colored using polarimetry In the broadest sense, remote sensing is the short or large-scale acquisition of information of an object or phenomenon, by the use of either recording or real... A geographic information system (GIS) is a system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth. ... A geographic information system (GIS) is a system for managing data that has a spatial specialized form of an information system. ... The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). ... Over fifty GPS satellites such as this NAVSTAR have been launched since 1978. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a professional body representing and regulating property professionals and surveyors of all types. ... Geospatial Technology, commonly known as geomatics, refers to technology used for visualization, measurement, and analysis of features or phenomena that occur on the earth. ...

The precise definition of geomatics is "Hunter and Gatherer" and flux in retrospect. A good definition can be found on the University of Calgary's web page titled "What is Geomatics Engineering?": Arch marking entrance to campus The University of Calgary is a public university located in the north-western quadrant of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. ...

"Geomatics Engineering is a modern discipline, which integrates acquisition, modelling, analysis, and management of spatially referenced data, i.e. data identified according to their locations. Based on the scientific framework of geodesy, it uses terrestrial, marine, airborne, and satellite-based sensors to acquire spatial and other data. It includes the process of transforming spatially referenced data from different sources into common information systems with well-defined accuracy characteristics."

Similarly the new related term Hydrogeomatics covers the Geomatics area associated with surveying work carried out on, above or below the surface of the sea or other areas of water. The older term of Hydrographics was too specific to the preparation of marine charts and failed to include the broader concept of positioning or measurements in all marine environments. Geomatics Engineering is a rapidly developing discipline that focuses on spatial information (i. ...

A Geospatial network is a network of collaborating resources for sharing and coordinating geographical data, and data tied to geographical references. One example of such a network is the GIS Consortium's effort to provide "ready global access to geographic information" in a framework named the Open Geospatial Network.

A number of University Departments which were once titled Surveying, Survey Engineering or Topographic Science have re-titled themselves as Geomatics or Geomatic Engineering. anant The rapid progress, and increased visibility, of geomatics since 1990s has been made possible by advances in computer technology, computer science, and software engineering, as well as airborne and space observation technologies. Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... The NASA Columbia Supercomputer. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ... Computer science, or computing science, is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and their implementation and application in computer systems. ... Software engineering is the application of a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software. ...

The *University of New Brunswick is known as a world leader in Geomatics Engineering The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is a Canadian university located in the province of New Brunswick. ...

Applications

Applications areas include:

• the environment
• land management and reform
• urban planning
• subdivision planning
• infrastructure management
• Gerber Mapping
• natural resource monitoring and development;
• coastal zone management and mapping
• archaeological excavation and survey for GIS applications
• disaster informatics for disaster risk reduction and response

This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Urban planning is concerned with the ordering and design of settlements, from the smallest towns to the worlds largest cities. ... The West Coast of New Zealand The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the ocean. ... The term archaeological excavation has a double meaning. ... Archaeological field survey is the methodological process by which archaeologists (often landscape archaeologists) collect information about the location, distribution and organisation of past human cultures across a large area (e. ... A geographic information system (GIS) is a system for managing data that has a spatial specialized form of an information system. ... Disaster Informatics is the study of the use of information and technology in the preparation, mitigation, response and recovery phases of disasters and other emergencies. ...

Famous Geomaticians

• Mark Smith
• Garry Hunter
• Gerard Cowman
• Barry Ryder
• Cliff Ogleby

See also

• Geomatics engineering
• Archaeological field survey

Geomatics Engineering is a rapidly developing discipline that focuses on spatial information (i. ... Archaeological field survey is the methodological process by which archaeologists (often landscape archaeologists) collect information about the location, distribution and organisation of past human cultures across a large area (e. ...

External links

• Geomatics.org.uk - Geomatics.org.uk is the portal to the UK Land and Offshore Survey Industries. We have free geomatics resources and equipment for schools to borrow, links to various websites from the geomatics community and career profiles of people working in the industry. Based at the Newcastle University, this project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the UK geomatics community.

• slashgeo.org - Community-driven and ad-free website for news and discussions about Geomatics and Geospatial technologies.

• Geomatics at the Open Directory Project

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International organizations

• International Association of Geodesy
• International Federation of Surveyors
• Iran Geomatic Science Forum

Professional/Licensing Bodies

• The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• www.AOLS.org - The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors issues licences to Cadastral (Legal Boundary) surveyors and Certificates of Registration (C of R) in other branches of professional land surveying, namely *Geodesy, Geographic Information Management, Hydrography and Photogrammetry. Applicants must comply with the academic requirements, the term of articles and pass the professional examinations set out by the Academic and Experience Requirements Committee for their particular branch. All members are entitled to use the designation OLS or OLIP (Ontario Land Information Professional). Although the C of R branches of surveying are not regulated by law, practitioners in these branches who are members of the AOLS are indicating that they belong to a professional organization and are governed by a code of ethics and standards of practice.

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Education in Geomatics

• University of Florida Geomatics Page
• University of Waterloo - Dept. of Geography, includes Geomatics program
• University of Leeds School of Geography incorporating The Centre for Computational Geography
• University College London Department of Geomatic Engineering
• Newcastle University School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences
• The University of Melbourne - Department of Geomatics Engineering
• California State University Fresno Geomatics Engineering
• University of Alaska Anchorage Geomatics Department
• University of Calgary, Schulich School of Engineering, Geomatics Department
• University of Sherbrooke - Geomatics Department
• University of New Brunswick - Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering
• Delft University of Technology - Geomatics
• Oregon Institute of Technology BS Geomatics
• Dept of Land Surveying and Geoinformatics - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi- Geographic Information Science, Geomatics
• Dublin Institute of Tecnology - School of Spatial Planning
• Gjøvik University College, Norway - Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics, GIS and Survey courses.
• Troy University, Troy, Alabama - Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics, GIS and Survey courses.
• Purdue University - Geomatics Engineering
• Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
• Nicholls State University, Thibodaux Louisiana - Geomatics