My First Blog Post… Ever!

Welcome!

My name is Noel and I have dubbed myself the Geomatics Guru.

I hope we will learn a lot over the course of this blog, but the first thing you need to know is this: I am nothing like a guru, I have no business calling myself a guru, and when it comes to Geomatics there is always something new to learn.

Why start a blog about Geomatics?

What’s so important about Geomatics?

I’ve thought long and hard about the above questions and my main reasons for starting this blog are:

  • I enjoy writing, would like to do more, and eventually hope to become a freelance writer.
  • Geomatics is a very interesting profession and I want to share my love of this industry with the world.

For the past 14 years I have been immersed in the study and practice of Geomatics. I am constantly frustrated and irritated that Geomatics is a mystery to so many people.

So, let’s learn together!

Geomatics is a continually changing and evolving industry and there are many topics we can learn about together:

  • 3D Laser Scanning
  • UAVs and Drones
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • GNSS Surveying
  • Robotic Total Stations
  • GNSS Networks of Base Stations
  • Open Source Data and Software Solutions
  • and so much more!!!

As I mentioned at the beginning of this blog – I am in no way qualified to call myself a Geomatics Guru. It is my goal to make Geomatics less of a mystery, make it feel fun and maybe a bit more accessible, and learn a bit in the process.

Please join me on this adventure!

Noel – the Geomatics Guru