What is Geomatics?

Geomatics involves the collection, management, integration, representation, analysis, modeling and display of geographically-referenced information describing both the Earth’s physical features and the built environment.

The principal disciplines comprising Geomatics include surveying, digital mapping, land information management, geodesy, remote sensing, photogrammetry, cartography, geographic information systems and global positioning systems.

 

Canadian Geomatics Disciplines:

• Remote Sensing (aerial, satellite and ground based)
• Photogrammetry
• GIS and Spatial Data Management
• Positioning and Navigation (GPS, GNSS, etc.)
• Surveying and Mapping
• Gravimetry and Geodesy

Canadian Resource (IRM) Sectors:

• Agriculture (including soil, flora and fauna/biodiversity
• Bio-industry (including renewable resource utilization)
• Energy (oil & gas, pipelines and oil sands)
• Environmental Protection and Management
  (including Wildlife Management)
• Emergency planning and management
• Forestry
• Human resources including the quality of live of the citizenry
• Land Use Planning, Development and Management
• Mining (including mineral and geological applications)
• Non-IRM (consumer products, etc.)
• Oceans & Fisheries
• Recreation and Tourism
• Utilities (including electrical distribution.)
• Water resource management