Applied Geomatics Research is a second year Advanced post-graduate diploma program. It emphasizes the application of integrated Geomatics technologies in a research project environment. The three core technologies are GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS, which, together, are used to address a variety of environmental issues in Atlantic Canada.
Projects reflect the interests of the resident Research Scientists and available research funds. As the result of significant federal investment in infrastructure, the Applied Geomatics Research Group (AGRG) has focused on new data acquisition technologies, e.g. LiDAR, CASI and high-resolution aerial photography and the related environmental instrumentation, microclimate stations, data loggers and HYDROLAB stream measurements.
Completion of an NSCC Advanced Diploma in Geomatics; OR equivalent qualifications (i.e. an undergraduate degree and indepth practical skills and knowledge of Geomatics); AND acceptance by the Applied Geomatics Research Group (based on an interview in late Spring), to work on a funded research project.
If you are interested in a research career or simply want to enhance your technical skills you may enjoy the opportunity to think spatially and address key global environmental issues.
After graduation, with a post-graduate diploma, graduates may decide to transfer to a university graduate program where they can apply their practical Geomatics skills and can enhance their application domain knowledge. Other graduates will use their practical project experience at AGRG to enhance their profile in the broader competitive Geomatics market.
AGR graduates are well equipped for the following types of employment:
“The research staff at AGRG is world-class and their connections to a wide range of leading government and academic researchers in the geomatics field has proven invaluable; likewise the working environment and tools available at AGRG are first-rate.”
Steven Dickie (AGR 2001 Grad)
MScE student, Dept of Geodesy & Geomatics Eng, UNB
“The Applied Geomatics Research Program presents an opportunity for both those who may have been in the industry for a time or those just wanting to develop and expand existing skill sets. During my time with the Applied Geomatics Research Group I was exposed to the newest developments in imagery and Geographical Information System applications.”
Sean LaFontaine (AGR 2002 Grad)
Coordinator, Remote Sensing Service
“My time at the AGRG allowed me to work on "real world" projects and expand my GIS and RS skills. Some of the work I do now is based on the habitat-modelling project I completed at the AGRG.”
Frances MacKinnon (AGR 2001 Grad)
Wildlife GIS Analyst
More infomation can be found on the AGRG website