13th International Congress on Geomatics
Purpose and scope:
The 13th International Congress on Geomatics will be aimed at presenting the main achievements in the field of Geomatics in Cuba and updating the state-of-the-art of the activity with international trends; promoting scientific exchange among our specialists and experts from Latin America, the Caribbean and other countries with great development in this field. It will also serve the purpose of strengthening our relations with prestigious international organizations, universities and companies, all leaders in the field of Geomatics, to discuss experiences, improve our processes, increase efficiency and promote business opportunities.
Thematic areas
Geodesy and Applied Topography
Information technology, global positioning systems and communications. Geoprocessing systems in surveying with GNSS and Total Stations. Development of Geodesic and Special Networks. Permanent GNSS stations and networks (CORS). Generation and use of Digital Terrain Models. Creation of geoid models. Numerical modeling from geotechnical and geodesic measurements. Geodesy Engineer. Information and Communications Technologies in the field of Geomatic and Topographic Engineering. Positioning services regulations.
Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
Technologies to gather geospatial data with different sensors and aerial means and their processing for the creation and updating of topographic, cadastral and thematic maps in raster and vector formats. The use of satellite and aerial images for the generation of cartographic products for various purposes. Access to information and data protection. Organization of Digital Archives. Technical standards for cartographic product quality.
Cadastre and Appraisals. Cadastral Information Systems
New Technologies for the creation of the urban cadastral map. Cadastral information systems for buildings of urban and rural nature. Methods for cadastral renovation. Development of cadastral databases. Generation of thematic maps. Cadastral valuation of buildings.
Marine studies and navigation assistance
Technologies for the production and updating of nautical charts. Hydrographic, oceanographic and geophysical survey and processing systems. Electronic chart production. Integration of simulation models. Maritime signalling and automated monitoring systems. Standard formats for hydrographic data exchange. Modern navigation support systems and intelligent port management.
Cartography. Spatial Data Infrastructures and GIS
Technologies and Organization of Cartographic Production. Geospatial Databases. Cartographic Generalization. Data and Metadata Integration Models. Data Mining Tools Development. 3D Digital Models. Relationship of Spatial Data Infrastructures with Government, Industry and Citizens. Future trends in Geographic Information Management. Basic and applied research on IDEs. IDE evaluation. IDE experiences and case studies. Geographic information regulation. Geospatial Business Intelligence (GeoBI). Linked Geospatial Data and Geospatial Semantic Web. GIS in network management. GIS on the Web. Mobile and context-sensitive applications. Big Data Geospatial and the Internet of Things. Using technologies in Digital Transformation.
Education and training. Geomatics and its applications
Professional Training in Geomatics Engineering (Study Programs). Pathways, alternatives and experiences in postgraduate activities (Diplomas, Master's Degrees, Doctorates). Elaboration of didactic materials using ICTs for professional training in Geomatics. Institutional policies for training in Geomatics. Teaching Geomatics from early ages. Experiences in the field of Geomatics Education. Computer resources and Distance Education, new training strategy to face the challenges of COVID-19. Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems applied to the study of the Environment. Cartography of risks and natural resources. Risk management systems and decision support for natural disasters. Geomatics solutions applied to tourism, agriculture in terms of food production. Mining, health and efficient transportation management. ICT's and the generation of value-added services. New UAV developments, technical characteristics of operation and construction parameters. Standards of use, best practices and attachments to broaden their applications. Use of UAV technology in support of agricultural management and precision agriculture. Use of UAVs for mapping purposes and in surveillance and monitoring services; other applications.
