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NRCan talks to the United Nations about Geomatics
At the end of last year, I came across what I think is an excellent synopsis of what NRCan and the Canadian Federal Government are focused on in terms of geomatics. All of it is […]
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Surveying in Action – Occam’s razor at Gull River Indian Reserve: The south boundary
By Dr. Brian Ballantyne Surveyor General Branch, NRCan Reprinted from the Ontario Professional Surveyor, Volume 56, No. 4, Fall 2013 Abstract – The south boundary of the Gull River Indian Reserve is a straight line […]
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VGI: the Wild West of Data and GIS
In recent years, high–resolution spaceborne imagery (HRSI), up to 50cm spatial resolution, has become readily available for no cost using such applications as Google Earth and Bing Maps. Thanks to this new availability of free […]
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Prince George BC: Lidar / GPS Terrain Modelling for Ice Jam Emergency Response
Unprecedented ice jams led to extensive flooding in Prince George as temperatures dipped to record lows in the winter of 2007/2008. City officials declared a state of local emergency on December 11, 2007, ordering dozens […]
Education & Careers
What is Geomatics? A Gallery by the Alberta Geomatics Group
Geomatics… What is it? Who uses it? How does it relate to the public? These are questions that the Alberta Geomatics Group (AGG) is often asked when we talk about our work, our association and […]
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GaiaStudio Software Inc. Simulating BC Forest Growth on the Cloud
As climate change and managing our environment responsibly become larger topics in industry, the media, and to everyday people, sustainable practices are continuously increasing in significance. Being able to predict the growth and status of […]
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DMTI Spatial has been acquired by Neopost
DMTI Spatial, Canada’s leading source of location intelligence and address data announced last week that it has been acquired by Europe-based mailroom solutions provider Neopost. “The DMTI team is thrilled to be joining Neopost,” said […]
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Geomatics & Hockey – Only in Canada
This time of year there is no shortage of magazines and web sites devoting space to articles on hockey. There are currently several season previews available that provide predictions on who will win the Stanley […]