Geomatics

Are you interested in maps? Would you like to learn how to measure up the earth down to the last millimetre by using satellites? Would you like to learn how to use digital cameras to register the shape of a car in 3D with every detail? If yes, Geomatics is right up your alley. Geomatics combines traditional map sciences with information technology, and deals with the entire span from data acquisition to presentation and application.

Anything from tiny microscopic objects to the earth can be measured and estimated by means of advanced geometric methods. Next, the measured objects can be “recreated” in the computer systems and form the basis for further analysis. If we want to take a closer look at the objects, they can be presented as maps or three-dimensional figures. Below we have listed some central topics you will learn more about when taking Geomatics:

• Navigation by GPS
• Accurate positioning by satellite measuring
• Dealing with geographical information in computer systems
• Communication by means of digital maps
• Accurate measuring of objects via digital images
• Satellite remote measurement for environmental monitoring and resource mapping

The most relevant employers for our Master’s candidates (graduate engineers) with a background from Geomatics are enterprises developing mapping systems and geographical information systems, consulting companies within measuring and navigation both onshore and in the North Sea, national and local services, education and research environments. Geomatics students with good IT qualifications are sought-after on the labour market.

All technology students at NTNU complete an initial project work in order to develop their cooperation skills. The students following the Engineering Science and ICT programme have an exciting project that involves making 3D models of NTNU and the surrounding areas for visualization in Google Earth. Improving and expanding this model will be a task for future Engineering Science and ICT students.