The Spatial Sciences Institute
PARENTS
What is Spatial Science?
Spatial refers to space, location or place. Since everything is located at a point on the earth’s surface the collection, mapping, analysis and presentation of spatial information is very important and has an almost limitless range of applications.

Read why you should choose a career in Spatial Technology
"A Critical Shortage of Graduates" 

What are the Spatial Science Disciplines?
Surveying: Land, Hydrographic, engineering and surveying
Geographic Information Systems
Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
Cartography: the making of maps

Spatial Science is used extensively in many fields such as agriculture, emergency management, land development, town planning, environmental management, transport, health, insurance, and engineering.


What are the Study Options?
Queensland courses are available on our fact sheet

What are the Pathway Opportunities?
A range of opportunities is available to support people on their journey into the spatial industry, learn more here

What are some examples of Spatial Science?
Earthlive by the Discovery Channel
Google Maps
Google Earth
US Environmental Protection Agency, mapping with Disease Clusters
Imaging and Geospatial Information Society
In History: Roman Military Surveying (video)
Spatial Industries Business AssociationSpatial Science