Geomatics

Geomatics is the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing and using geographic information. Geomatics encompasses a broad range of disciplines that can be brought together to create a detailed but understandable picture of the physical world and our place in it. These disciplines include:
* surveying

* mapping

* remote sensing

* geographic information systems (GIS)

* global positioning system (GPS)

Geomatics is one of the fastest-growing technology sectors of the 1990s - and Canada is at its forefront. Canada's geomatics community is a recognized world leader in providing the software, hardware and value-added services that can help clients address problems and opportunities in such areas as:

* the environment

* land management and reform

* development planning

* infrastructure management

* natural resource monitoring

* sustainable development

* coastal zone management and mapping
 
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