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| What is Geomatics? |
Geomatics is a modern discipline which integrates the tasks of gathering, storing, processing, modeling, analyzing, and delivering spatially referenced geographic information. This broad term applies both to the science and the technology aspect of it, and integrates many more specific disciplines and technologies such as geodesy, surveying, cartography, remote sensing, photogrammetry, geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning system (GPS).
The term geomatics is rather new, and originated here in Canada, however the popular term has since been adopted by many international organizations and is now used world wide. One of the reasons for the rapid progress, and increased visibility, of the industry was made possible by the advances of computer technology, and software engineering. The world of Geomatics has been constantly evolving, and will continue to do so, thus it is essential to keep up with the rapid growth of the knowledge, technology, and various methods.
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| Internet Mapping | Intranet Mapping is a powerful communication tool!
Intranet-based mapping applications are changing the way that people use and
manage geographical information. GIS software empowers individuals and
organizations to create maps, integrate information, visualize scenarios,
present powerful ideas, and develop effective solutions. Serving maps and GIS
data on the Intranet lets you communicate geographically to your staff via an
Intranet. With easy to use Web browsers, GIS on the Intranet or Internet
provides a much more dynamic tool than a static map display.
Click the Interactive Maps button located on the top of this page to see various applications being hosted by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment |
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