About Geospatial Technology
What is Geospatial Technology?
Geospatial technology is technology that relates to digital collection of spatial data. It includes GIS (Geographic Information Systems), GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and remote sensing (satellite / above-ground derived data collection). The data collected via this technology can be used to visualize, measure and analyze the landscape around us.
The Job Market - Geospatial Technology
Geospatial technology is a growing market with excellent potential for employment. According to the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "increasing demand for readily available, consistent, accurate, complete, and current geographic information and the widespread availability and use of advanced technologies offer great job opportunities for people with many different talents and educational backgrounds". The U.S. Department of Labor identified the field of geospatial technology to encompass one of the three most important emerging and evolving fields.
Geospatial technology is becoming more and more prevalent in the agricultural market. Precision agriculture, utilizing GPS and other related technologies is widely being used to enhance land productivity and operation.