Tag Archives: geodesy
The Surveyor and the “Geodesy Crisis”
Surveyor’s Corner By Tim Burch To the average professional surveyor, the term “geodesy” does not exist in their everyday conversations about the business. While the use of state plane coordinates has expanded greatly with the development of GPS/GNSS receivers and RTK/RTN connectivity, the mathematics and “black magic” of geodesy remains an enigma to most of...
Lukas Fraser – 2025 Young Geospatial Professional
Company: Looq AI Current position: Vice President, ProductAge: 31Education: BS in geodesy and geomatics engineering, University of New Brunswick In 2011, Fraser began his journey at the University of New Brunswick, aspiring to become a professional land surveyor. However, after graduation, he embarked on a career in remote sensing, joining a local aerial mapping company....
The Enduring Technology of Digital Levels – Part One
For nearly three decades, the foundational technology and design of precision levels for surveying has not changed much. It has not had to. Sometimes, when something is done right the best course is to stick with it.
Alex Hill-Stosky
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: Eagle Engineering & ConsultingCurrent position: Manager of reality capture development and regulationAge: 38Education: BS in geodesy and geomatics engineering with cadastral survey option, University of New Brunswick; Diploma in geomatics engineering technology, Centre of Geographic Sciences Hill-Stosky was inspired by his brother to enroll at COGS...
Nejc Dougan
24 Young Geospatial Professionals to Watch in 2024 Company: FlaiCurrent position: Founder and CTOAge: 33 Education: BS, and MS in geodesy and geomatics, PhD student, University of Ljubljana Nejc Dougan stands at the forefront of the evolving geospatial landscape, merging the precision of geodesy with cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence. An alumnus of the University...
New Digital World Needs Data
Next-generation surveyors require specialized education and training to fill the role of geospatial data specialists. Many emerging geospatial applications, such as digital twins, 3D modeling, monitoring, virtual reality, and autonomous vehicles, are based on big digital datasets. Building a 3D digital world starts with accurate data that ties to a point on the ground, so...
