Analysis of satellite images for work
Introduction
Geoinformatics is the science and technology that develops the information science infrastructure in the use of problems in geography, cartography, geosciences and other related branches of science and engineering.
Overview
Geoinformatics has been described as "the science and technology that deals with the structure and character of spatial information, its capture, classification and qualification, storage, processing, imaging and dissemination, including the infrastructure necessary to ensure optimal use of this information" or "the art, science and technology that deals with the acquisition, storage, processing, presentation and dissemination of geoinformation."
Geomatics is a similar term, used to name and encompass geoinformatics, but geomatics focuses more on surveying. Geoinformatics has at its core the technologies that support the processes of acquiring, analyzing and visualizing spatial data. Both geomatics and geoinformatics are closely linked to the theories and practical implications of geodesy.
Geography and Earth Sciences increasingly rely on remotely acquired digital spatial data. The images are analyzed by geographic information systems (GIS) and displayed on paper or computer screen.
Geoinformatics combines geospatial analysis and modeling, geospatial database development, information systems design, computer-human interaction, using both wireless technologies. Likewise, it uses geocomputing and geovisualization to analyze geoinformation.
Branches of geoinformatics:
Geoinformatics studies
Studies in this field are usually done with global and local support for environmental, energy, and security programs. The Geographic Information Science and Technology Group at Oak Ridge National Lab is conducted with several government Departments and Agencies including the United States Department of Energy. It is currently the only Group in the United States Department of Energy (National Laboratory System) to focus advanced theories and search for applications in this field. There is also much interdisciplinary research in geoinformatics in fields including computer science, information technology, software engineering, biogeography, geography, conservation, architecture, spatial analysis, and reinforcement learning.