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)
Applications areas include:
- the environment;
- land management and reform;
- development planning;
- infrastructure management;
- natural resource monitoring and development;
- coastal zone management and mapping.
