What is Geomatics ?

Geomatics is the science and technology of gathering,
analyzing, interpreting, distributing and using geographical
information. Geomatics encompasses a broad
range of technologies that can be brought together on
a common spatial reference system to create a
detailed but understandable picture of the physical
world and our place in it. These technologies include:
• GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS;
• GLOBAL POSITIONING;
• REMOTE SENSING;
• DIGITAL MAPPING; and
• CADASTRAL SURVEYING.