Geomatics is a rapidly expanding field
• Geomatics refers to the integration of the previously
separate technologies of:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Spatial analysis
Remote Sensing Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
The Internet, remote data access, and informatics using these
And the many applications of these integrated technologies:
Urban planning Environmental analysis
Transportation Watershed, soils, and agriculture
Demographics Wildlife conservation & management
Public health Emergency management, etc. etc. etc.