Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Geomatics Field

Authors

  • Amal Mahdi Ali University of Baghdad / College of Engineering / Department of Civil Engineering, Baghdad 10071, Iraq

Keywords:

Geomatics, Artificial intelligence (AI), Data processing and analysis, 3D modeling and visualization, Infrastructure design

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the field of geomatics, which is the science of collecting, managing, and analyzing spatial data. AI is being used to automate tasks, improve accuracy, and enable new applications in geomatics.

One of the most significant impacts of AI in geomatics is in the area of data processing and analysis. AI can be used to automate the processing of large amounts of geospatial data, which can lead to improved accuracy and efficiency in tasks such as land surveying, cartography, and environmental monitoring. For example, AI can be used to identify patterns and trends in data that would be difficult or impossible to detect by human analysts. Another area where AI is having a major impact in geomatics is in 3D modeling and visualization. AI can be used to create 3D models of the real world, which can be used for applications such as urban planning, infrastructure design, and disaster management. For example, AI can be used to create digital twins of cities, which can be used to simulate the impact of different planning decisions. Machine learning is a type of AI that allows computers to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning is being used in a variety of geomatics applications, such as image classification, object detection, and natural language processing. For example, machine learning can be used to identify objects in satellite images, such as buildings or roads. Robotics is another area where AI is having a major impact in geomatics. Robots can be used to perform tasks in dangerous or inaccessible environments. They can also be used to collect data in remote areas. For example, robots can be used to survey disaster areas or to collect data in the ocean.

The impact of AI on geomatics is still in its early stages, but it has the potential to be transformative. AI is already being used in a variety of geomatics applications, and its use is only going to increase in the future.

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2023-10-22

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Ali, A. M. (2023). Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Geomatics Field. International Journal of Applied Sciences: Current and Future Research Trends, 20(1), 1–12. Retrieved from https://ijascfrtjournal.isrra.org/index.php/Applied_Sciences_Journal/article/view/1405

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Vol. 20 No. 1 (2023)

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