What is a Surveyor?
Surveyors measure, manage and analyse spatial information describing the physical features and built environment of the earth. This profession includes hydrographic, land, engineering, mining surveyors.
What is a Spatial Information Officer?
Spatial Information Officers specialise in the collection and analysis of locational data about populations, land use etc.
What about other Spatial Scientists?
Other Spatial Scientists include Engineers, including civil, environmental, aerospace, geospatial and other engineering disciplines, use spatial information.
Environmental Scientists measure and record features of the environment. They study, assess and develop methods of controlling or minimising the harmful effects of human activity on the environment. They also develop conservation plans.