Geospatial Engineering

Geospatial engineering is an important part of civil engineering construction projects. Before construction work starts, precise mapping and planning is a critical part of the project process.

Responsibilities
Geospatial engineers can be responsible for:

Computer-based measuring to map the best position
bullet Producing up to date plans
bullet Setting out a site so that structures are built to scale in the right place
bullet Monitoring the construction process
bullet Providing control points so the future movement of structures, such as dams or bridges, can be monitored

Specialisms
You may specialise in any of the following areas:

bullet Land and engineering surveying (preparing maps and plans to ensure that construction takes place to the dimensions and tolerances required)
bullet Hydrographic surveying (measuring and mapping all parts of the earth’s surface that are covered by water)
bullet Photogrammetry and remote sensing (producing an area plan from photographic images and using electromagnetic energy to obtain information about objects without touching them)
bullet Geographic information systems - GIS (collecting and presenting geographical information)
bullet Cartography/visualisation (creating 2D or 3D maps and plans)

 

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