Canadian Geomatics Industry

Geomatics is a rapidly growing industry that combines a variety of disciplines including GIS, surveying, remote sensing, geographic information, cartography, and photogrammetry. It is used for a variety of applications such as mapping and navigation, urban planning, conservation and resource management, land acquisition, and construction.

The geomatics industry is constantly evolving and improving, thanks to advances in technology and the increasing demand for data and location information. Companies in the geomatics industry are actively seeking new ways to use data and technology to create more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective solutions.

The “Canadian Geomatics Industry” section of our site includes various Canadian geomatics industry related information on GIS surveying, remote sensing, geographic information, cartography, and photogrammetry. See the various pages listed further below for more information …

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New NASA Book Shares Beauty of Earth from Space

The Beauty of Earth from Space

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New Book Highlights Geography from Space through Remote Sensing Techniques (digital version available via free download)
TRANSOFT SOLUTIONS AND PLEXSCAPE PARTNERSHIP OFFERS THE MOST REALISTIC 3D VEHICLE REPRESENTATION ON GOOGLE EARTH

The most realistic 3D vehicle representation on Google Earth

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Civil engineering is about making the world a better place and here at Plexscape we are committed to help engineers by always giving them the most accurate real-world view of their project sites
Photogrammetry - 3D Maps of Coral Reefs

Photogrammetry – 3D Maps of Coral Reefs

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Photographic studies of coral reefs are being stitched together, piece by piece, using a 3D technology called photogrammetry.
Geography In Schools - Globe

University of Victoria Program to Promote Geography In Schools

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The Geography in Schools program, offered by the University of Victoria (UVic ) was started to help engage high school students with the Geography Department so that they could see how the endless opportunities that studying geography offers.
HERE at CES - What The Autonomous Future Will Look Like

From Geomatics to the fast approaching Autonomous World

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Last week I was fortunate enough to attend the biggest technology show in the world, known by most techies as CES (Consumer Electronics Show). HERE, an international company based out of Germany known for data and location related services, included me in a group of professionals that they invited to experience their vision of an Autonomous Future and the products and services that they believe will help make it possible. Using state of the art displays, over sized high-resolution screens and custom animation, they wowed visitors from the moment they stepped inside. Some of the highlights that I was able to take back from my time spent with the various staff of HERE are included here ...
HERE Technologies at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018

Location Technology will make an Autonomous Future a Reality

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I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, better known by most as CES thanks to HERE, who included me in a small group of professionals that they invited to Las Vegas to see how Location Technology is leading the way to an Autonomous Future. The main focus of the exhibit was show casing HERE's vision on the Autonomous Innovative Future built on location technology, including smart cities, autonomous vehicles, smart fleet tracking, advances in mobility, drones, and high speed transportation.
HERE and Unifly to map the airspace for drones

HERE and Unifly to map the airspace for drones

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Soon it may not only be our roads that are congested. The growing popularity of drones, whether for recreational or commercial use, has highlighted the challenge of managing traffic in low-altitude airspace. Moreover, in the future Autonomous World, the traffic of both airborne and ground vehicles will need to be well orchestrated to ensure safety and efficiency.
GoGeomatics Back to School Social
Canada’s first urban heat loss map of over 500,000 homes

Canada’s first urban heat loss map of over 500,000 homes

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MyHEAT Inc. launches a new way to reduce the cost of heating and cooling their homes, or commercial buildings, while also contributing to the fight against climate change. The MyHEAT platform gives the ability to visualize and compare the heat escaping from every building in a town or city, and is available free of charge. As of today the platform is live in Calgary, Okotoks, Airdrie, Edmonton, and Sherwood Park, with over 500,000 houses profiled. Additional Alberta communities will be added over the coming months, with a planned roll out across major urban Canadian cities over the next year.