Over forty years, the writer has witnessed a series of transitions and changes in terminology related to changes in the technology. In the sixties, at the federal level, the Surveys and Mapping branch was part […]
One thing I am sure that almost anybody in geomatics would agree with is that major components of any geospatial projects is the data and, like most things in our society, tend to evolve over […]
In order to determine whether geomatics is the most appropriate term for this field it may be useful to review some history. In the mid-1980s the various sub-disciplines of what is now called geomatics, consisting […]
“Algonquin GIS Co-op is a Win-Win for Students and Employers” Employers are taking the opportunity to evaluate potential future employees while contributing to the educational process. Students are gaining invaluable work experience at a key […]
Darren Platakis has been the group leader for GoGeomatics Canada in Niagara since November 2011. He has written five articles for the GoGeomatics magazine to date, including three publications about his journey as a geographer. […]
Introduction The forest industry is undergoing a major shift in how it conducts business due mainly from increased competition from other regions of the world. In particular the southern Hemisphere has become a major provider […]
Our second GoGeomatics social in Vancouver was a hit just like the first one. If I had to choose a word to define our social, I would choose surprised. I am surprised about how diverse […]
When TECTERRA first opened its doors, Trusted Positioning Inc., a navigation and positioning company based in Calgary, was ready and waiting. “I believe we were TECTERRA’s first […]