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Geomatics Engineering Resources
Overview
Geomatics Engineering is the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, and managing geographic and spatial information. It includes land surveying, mapping, GPS, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS). Geomatics engineers help design and monitor infrastructure projects, manage natural resources, and support navigation and urban planning using precise location data.
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What is a Database?
A database is a searchable collection of articles, papers, and other academic materials. It helps you find reliable and up-to-date information for your research. In civil engineering, databases provide access to journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports written by experts in the field.
- Compendex This link opens in a new windowCompendex is the most comprehensive bibliographic database of engineering research available today, containing over nine million references and abstracts taken from over 5,000 engineering journals, conferences and technical reports. The broad subject areas of engineering and applied science are comprehensively represented. Online coverage is from 1969 to the present. Approximately 500,000 new records are added to the database annually from over 175 disciplines and major specialties within engineering. The Engineering Index Backfile is also available covering the information from the printed Engineering Index from 1884-1969. This adds about 1.7 million additional records to the database.
- Scopus (Elsevier) This link opens in a new windowScopus, an abstract and citation database, includes peer-reviewed titles from international publishers, Open Access journals, conference proceedings, trade publications, quality web sources.
- Web of science core collection This link opens in a new window
- If API is needed, see APIs for Scholarly Resources: Web of Science API Lite
Web of Science indexes core journal articles, conference proceedings, data sets, and other resources in the sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. Search the world’s leading scholarly journals, books, and proceedings in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities and navigate the full citation network. All cited references are fully indexed and searchable.
Web of Science Core Collection includes these citation indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (1900-present), Social Sciences Citation Index (1900-present), Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975-present), Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Science (1990-present), Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Social Science & Humanities (1990-present), and Emerging Sources Citation Index (2015-present), Book Citation Index - Science (BKCI-S) and Social Sciences & Humanities (BKCI-SSH), Chemical Collection – Current Chemical Reactions (CCR-EXPANDED) and Index Chemicus (IC).
Selected Geomatics Databases
- GeoRef This link opens in a new windowAccess to: GeoRef or GeoRef in ProcessGeoRef database covers the geology of North America from 1669 to the present and the geology of the rest of the world from 1933 to the present. The database includes references to all publications of the U.S. Geological Survey. Masters' theses and doctoral dissertations from U.S. and Canadian universities are also covered. Includes access to the GeoRef In Process database (so both databases can be searched at once) and GeoRef Preview database (on the AGI web site).
- Coverage is from 1785 (North America) and 1933 (other areas) to the present.
- GeoScienceWorld This link opens in a new window
- Access to journals collection and select eBooks
Serves as a comprehensive resource for research and communications in the geological and earth sciences, includes books, field guides, maps, databases, and other information and interactive capabilities for the geological and Earth sciences in our online platform. It is built on a core database aggregation of peer-reviewed journals indexed, linked, and inter-operable with GeoRef.
Selected Journals
What is a Selected Journal?
A selected Journal is a trusted, peer-reviewed publication that shares research articles written by experts. These journals focus on specific topics in civil engineering like structures, materials, or transportation. They are great sources for finding current research, case studies, and new developments in the field.
- Transactions in GIS (Online)This list contains journals about Geomatics Engineering and related disciplines.
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Professional Association
A Professional Association is a group that supports people working or studying in a field like civil engineering. These organizations offer helpful resources, job opportunities, industry news, and networking events. Many also have student memberships and scholarships to help you get started in your career.
GIS Help
Check out this Research Guide page on GIS resources
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