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 Geomatics for sustainable development of natural resources
Natural Resources Canada > Earth Sciences Sector > Priorities (2002-2006) > Geomatics for sustainable development of natural resources
The GSDNR Communicator: Summer 2005

This information represents activities in the Earth Sciences Sector Programs (2002-2006). Please refer to Priorities for information on current Earth Sciences Sector Programs.

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Éric Loubier, Program Manager

From its inception two years ago, the Geomatics for the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources (GSDNR) program has had a leadership role in the creation and maintenance of a national framework of digital geospatial data. Read more...

 

Presentations at the Showcase Event were made by:

  • Babar Khan
  • Mike Peshko
  • Art Tautz
  • Dan MacDonald
  • Paule Hébert
  • Jürgen Hoth

Satellite Imagery Contributes to Hydrogeological Mapping / Groundwater Management

Landsat 7 image

The assessment for, and the long-term management of, groundwater resources is an issue of great importance in Canada and around the world. As freshwater becomes
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Development of Environmentally Friendly Hydroelectric Projects

watersheds

Digital elevation models (DEMs), orthorectified Landsat imagery, and National Topographic Database (NTDB) vector files are a few of the various products and services produced by the Geomatics for the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources (GSDNR) program. Regional Power Inc., has used these
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Changing How Northern Canada Is Mapped

Northern Canada

Hyperspectral remote sensing can be used to improve the exploration for minerals by characterizing and generating lithological targets quicker and at a lower cost than traditional methods. Hence, by enhancing the exploration
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North American Framework and Marine Protected Areas

Natural Resources Canada, Instituto Nacional de Estadística Geografía e Informática (INEGI) of Mexico, and the U.S. Geological Survey have collaborated
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Fisheries Management and Land Use Planning in British Columbia

For more than twenty years, the government of British Columbia has been developing "intelligent" stream networks for natural resource management applications. The B.C. Watershed Atlas stores
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National Road Network - the Official Road Network of PEI

transporttion

In June 2000 discussions regarding a road mapping partnership between Natural Resources Canada and the Prince Edward Island Department of Transportation and Public Works (PEIDOT) were initiated. Whilst the
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