Namibia University of Science and Technology Bachelor of Science in Geomatics

What is Bachelor of Science in Geomatics?

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.

Entry Requirement

Overview

Geomatics engineering is a very fast-growing information technology discipline, which employs location and navigation systems, intelligent and autonomous systems, mobile mapping, geospatial information systems, integration of detection-and-localization sensors, smart infrastructure, artificial intelligence for geospatial solutions, remote sensing of the natural and built environments by satellite and unmanned aerial systems, virtual reality, geodesy and surveying – to name a few.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is geomatics an engineering degree?

The four-year BSc (Geomatics) degree, awarded by the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, offers the following streams within the degree programme: BSc(Geomatics) in Geoinformatics, a four year Geomatics degree majoring in either Computer Science or Environmental and Geographic Science.

Why are Geomatic engineers important?

Observing the different interacting surfaces included in the dynamic state of the Earth using remote sensing and geodesy allows a geomatics engineer to monitor the planet for natural disasters and climate change and hence contribute to a feasible future for the Earth.

How is Geomatic data collected?

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.

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.

What is geomatics Waterloo?

Geomatics combines computer science with geographic and environmental data analysis. You’ll learn to use tools, such as remote sensing, computer mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), and global positioning systems (GPS) to analyze a wide variety of information and make meaningful decisions.

What are applications of photogrammetry?

Applications of Photogrammetry. Photogrammetry has been used in various fields such as medicine, engineering, mapping, architecture, manufacturing, police investigation, cultural heritage, and geology. One of the most common uses of photogrammetry is creating maps out of aerial photos.

What do you mean by geoinformatics?

Geoinformatics is the science and the technology which develops and uses information science infrastructure to address the problems of geography, cartography, geosciences and related branches of science and engineering.

Who is a Geomatic Engineer?

Geomatics engineers design, develop, and operate systems for collecting and analyzing spatial information about the land, the oceans, natural resources, and manmade features.

Is Geomatics good Waterloo?

Yes, Waterloo CS is very good, but you make it seem like is the only acceptable school in Ontario to study CS. It’s not. There is not only one good computer science school in Canada, but many competent ones. Namely, U of T is top notch.

Is Geoinformatics a good career option?

Geoinformatics is an excellent career option for individuals from engineering and science backgrounds. This industry is growing at an impressive pace despite being at a nascent stage. The demand for proficient geoinformatics professionals in this field will increase in the years to come.

Why is Geomatics important?

That is why the appeal to Geomatics is a primordial and crucial step, because GIS technologies help in organizing data about natural issues and understand their spatial relationship associations and provide a relevant mean for analyzing and synthesizing information about them.

What does a Geomatics do?

Geomatics surveyors or land surveyors measure, map, assess, and collect and interpret information about specific pieces of land. They often work on land due to be redeveloped (built on) or on which the built infrastructure (such as a railway line) is due to be repaired – but not always.

What is field of Geomatics?

Geomatics is the discipline of gathering, storing, processing, and delivering spatially referenced information. It encompasses the fields of surveying, mapping, remote sensing (LiDAR or HDS Scanning), photogrammetry, hydrography, global positioning systems (GPS), and geographic information systems (GIS).

What geomatics engineers do?

Geomatics Engineers design, develop, and operate systems to collect and process spatial information about land features, natural resources (gravel, stone, other misc. raw building material) as well as man-made features (buildings, bridges, industrial facilities (piping, steel structures, pumps, vessels, etc.).

Where can a Geomatic engineer 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.