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geomatics, n.
Brit. |ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈmatɪks|, |dʒɪəˈmatɪks|, U.S. |ˌdʒiəˈmædɪks|
[‹ geo- comb. form + -matics (in mathematics n.), after geomatic adj. With the spec. sense compare French géomatique, noun (B. Dubuisson Pratique de la Photogrammétrie (1975) p. vii). Compare earlier geomathematics n.]
The mathematics of the earth; spec. the science of the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, esp. instrumental data, relating to the earth's surface.
1972Gloss. Geol. (Amer. Geol. Inst.) 293/2 Geomatics, the mathematics of the Earth. 1987ITC Jrnl. No. 4. 277 ‘Geomatics’ is defined here as the scientific investigation of the structure and properties of geo information, the methods of its capture, classification, qualification, spatial definition, representation and use, and the infrastructure to secure its optimal application. 2000J. N. Pelton E-sphere xiii. 206 Another hope for the future is the practical application of space geomatics to saving the earth's biosphere and more effective urban and transportation planning. |