Geomatics Overview


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Geomatics is a rapidly expanding field

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

A New Paradigm-The GIS "Layer Cake"

GIS Data come from many sources

Lots of GIS Data still comes from maps

Air Photos

Satellite Remote Sensing

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

A GIS Schematic: the major functions of a GIS

GIS-based spatial analysis

Applications of Geomatics here at CRSSA Conservation of Biological Diversity

Courses of Study in Geomatics

Author: S. Madry, C. Colvard, R. Lathrop