Geomatics FAQ
Straightforward answers about data, maps and regional analysis.
Clear answers for municipal and regional teams, professionals, agricultural organizations and nonprofits looking to better understand their region in Québec.
Geomatics in Québec
Common questions, clearly answered.
What is geomatics?
Geomatics combines geospatial data, analytical methods and mapping tools to help people understand a region and make decisions.
What kinds of projects can GéoMont support?
GéoMont can support data acquisition and processing, thematic analysis, interactive maps, web platforms, training and project support.
What are LiDAR data and orthophotos used for?
LiDAR data and orthophotos help show terrain, slopes, flow, waterways, tree canopy and regional change. They can form the basis of an analysis, map or study.
What is the difference between public data and custom analysis?
Public data offers a first look at a region. A custom analysis combines relevant sources, a method suited to the question and a deliverable that helps a team decide or communicate.
Who can request a quote from GéoMont?
Municipalities, MRCs, professionals, businesses, environmental organizations, agricultural organizations and other teams can bring us a regional decision to work through.
What can a geomatics analysis deliver?
Depending on the project, deliverables may include structured data, maps, figures, analysis results, a report, a web map or an online platform.
Where does GéoMont work?
GéoMont works across Québec, including with municipal and regional organizations. The service area and scale are defined for each project.
Is Info-Sols free?
Info-Sols is a free public resource for exploring soil, drainage, terrain, cadastral, hydrography and historical imagery data.
How do I start a geomatics project?
Tell us about the region, the decision, the data you have and the result you need. GéoMont can then help define the scope, method and deliverables.
Find the right page
Start with your context, not a tool.
Sector pages address specific needs. Service pages explain the expertise and deliverables that can help.
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