Diploma in Geomatics at Polytechnic of Namibia

What is Geomatics?

Geomatics is defined in the ISO/TC 211 series of standards as the “discipline concerned with the collection, distribution, storage, analysis, processing, presentation of geographic data or geographic information”.

Entry Requirement

General admission requirements including a C symbol in Mathematics and a pass in Geography or Physical Science related subjects on NSSC Ordinary Level. Must be medically and physically fit for field work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is geomatics The study of?

Geomatics is an applied science and a professional discipline. As an applied science it involves an integrated approach to the measurement, analysis, management, and display of geographic and other spatial data.

What is an example of geomatics?

Geomatics includes the tools and techniques used in land surveying, remote sensing, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), global-navigation satellite systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Compass), photogrammetry, geophysics, geography, and related forms of earth mapping.

What is meant by the term geomatics?

Geomatics refers to the methods and technologies used to collect, distribute, store, analyze, process, and present geographic data. Geomatics encompasses the fields of geodesy, geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), hydrography, mapping, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and surveying. ‍

What can you do with geomatics degree?

Graduates often pursue careers in areas such as land use, engineering technology, spatial analysis, natural resources, consulting, and software development.

Where can Geomatic engineers work?

In the private sector, geomatics engineers work in small to medium enterprises or large multinational corporations with global opportunities such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Trimble, Shell, Encana, ESRI, NASA, Altalink and others.

Is a GIS master’s degree worth it?

A Master’s Degree in GIS would be greatly beneficial in the private sector because a consulting company can bill you out at a higher hourly rate to clients. If you want to manage or lead a team in a department, Master’s degree programs often dabble with financial, administration and project management.

What does a Geomatic engineer do?

Geomatics Engineering is the management of global infrastructure through the collection, measuring, monitoring and archiving of geospatial data. Geomatics engineers contribute to the welfare and safety of the public through administering appropriate research and advanced mapping techniques.

Is geomatics a data science?

Consequently, by considering data inference, algorithm development, related technology, and their blending multidisciplinarity which characterizes these sciences, it is not difficult to say that both geodesy and geomatics have also always been about the multidisciplinary field of “data science”.

How is Geomatic data collected?

Geomatics is a broad field and includes land surveying, underwater soundings (Bathometric information), LiDAR/photogrammetry from an airplane or UAV, and laser scanning.

What is Geomatic diploma?

Diploma: (diploma) The aim of the course is to prepare students for a career in geospatial science where they will work with spatial information. Graduates will be able to manipulate data and provide information about the earth to planners, engineers, environmental managers and commerce.

What is the difference between geomatics and geoinformatics?

Geomatics is a similarly used term which encompasses geoinformatics, but geomatics focuses more so on surveying. Geoinformatics has at its core the technologies supporting the processes of acquiring, analyzing and visualizing spatial data.

What is survey and geomatics?

Surveying and Geomatics involves the accurate assessment, measuring, and plotting of land and water boundaries for development projects that include buildings, roads, and bridges.

Does Legon offer Geomatic engineering?

The Department runs a degree programme in Geomatic Engineering which aims at providing knowledge in geometric measurements (surveying) of the earth’s surface.

Is a mechanical engineer?

Mechanical engineering is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering branches.

What does geospatial engineering entail?

Determination and analysis of the earth’s gravity field. Precise positioning on, or near, the earth’s surface using both terrestrial and satellite technology techniques. Navigation and guidance of craft using satellite and inertial navigation systems technology.