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A Recap: GoGeomatics Canada’s Top Articles of 2013
At the end of each year, we at GoGeomatics Canada like to wrap up by taking the time to look back and see which articles have had the strongest impact on our readers. With 2014 […]
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The Economics of Using the Term Geomatics
I am very pleased for our industry that the discussions, led by GoGeomatics, surrounding the term Geomatics has been enthusiastic and roundly presented. For reasons I cannot quickly explain, my mind goes to the basics […]
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The Top Canadian Geomatics Stories of October 2013
With October at a close, we want to take the opportunity to round up the stories most significant to our community this past month. Here are the top Canadian Geomatics Stories of October 2013: Surveyors […]
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Why Using the Word Geomatics Sucks in Canada
A few months ago, GoGeomatics asked a number of distinguished Canadian writers to share their thoughts on a controversial subject. We asked them to think about whether or not we should continue to use the […]
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GoGeomatics is seeking a Bilingual GIS Data Specialist to work in Africa
GoGeomatics is seeking a bilingual (French/English) GIS Data Specialist to work in Africa on a large scale multicultural project. Responsibilities: Working under the GIS Manager as part of the GIS team, the GIS Data Specialist […]
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GoGeomatics Social Leader Profile: Anderson Sandes, Vancouver
Anderson Sandes has brought a vast background in GIS to GoGeomatics and we are pleased to introduce him as one of our Vancouver social leaders. He is currently a technical writer and researcher in the […]
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Using Geomatics to Describe our Profession and Industry in Canada
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 […]
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Geospatial or Geomatics: The Headaches of Terminology in Canada
Great debates about the terms geomatics, geospatial, geoinformation and geoscience have occurred for decades. Additional terms like geoanalysis, geolocation, geocomputation and spatial data infrastructure are mixed into the slurry of ‘geo-ness’. There are even ‘invented’ […]