geomatics
[/dʒiːoʊˈmætɪks/]
noun
geomática
1. The discipline of gathering, storing, processing, and delivering geographic data and information, combining surveying, mapping, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS)
Geomatics professionals use satellite imagery and GPS technology to create detailed maps of urban areas.
Profissionais de geomática utilizam imagens de satélite e tecnologia GPS para criar mapas detalhados de áreas urbanas.
2. An integrative approach to spatial information sciences that encompasses the collection, analysis, and interpretation of geographic and spatial data
The university established a new department of geomatics to train the next generation of mapping specialists.
A universidade estabeleceu um novo departamento de geomática para treinar a próxima geração de especialistas em mapeamento.
Geomatics is an increasingly important field in both Brazil and the United States due to urban development, environmental monitoring, and technological advancement. In Brazil, it has gained prominence with infrastructure projects and environmental conservation efforts. The term is more commonly used in academic and professional settings than in casual conversation.
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