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The Mapping Sciences Institute,
Australia is a professional association, formerly known as the Australian
Institute of Cartographers, which was incorporated in Melbourne on 30
September 1952.
Allied as cartographers were to
surveying and with increasing diversification of tasks being undertaken by
them, the need prevailed for professional independence and due recognition
for their knowledge and skills.
Change in the nature of tasks
being undertaken by cartographers has been a feature of the Institute since
its inception. Whereas cartography is considered to be the science and art
of map-making, the term mapping sciences reflects those disciplines that
deal with the acquisition, management and communication of geospatial
information as well as mapping and cartography.
Today the Mapping Sciences
Institute, Australia welcomes people at all levels of professional
development of individual members and organisations through their
attendance at technical evenings, seminars and conferences. The Institute
also publishes and distributes to members biannually 'Cartography' - a
scientific journal featuring refereed papers by members and others.
In accordance with the
Institute's Corporate Plan a series of Program Managers have been appointed
to address such matters as Education, Research & Technology, Geospatial
Information Infrastructure and Management.
Objects of the Institute
Definition
Mapping Sciences are those
disciplines that deal with the acquisition, management and communication of
geospatial information.
Vision
Australia will undertake to
develop the world's best practices in the application of the mapping
sciences to contribute to the nation's social, economic and cultural
objectives. The Institute will be widely recognised as the authoritative
source of integrated and independent advice on the mapping sciences to the
Australian governments, industry and the community, land take a leading
role in the mapping sciences in the region.
Mission
The Institute will make a major
contribution to the development of the Australian mapping sciences.
Philosophy
The Institute promotes the
theory, practices and understanding of all facets of the mapping sciences
through the collegiate strength and expertise of its members.
Objective
To undertake activities
conducive or incidental to the attainment of the Mission of the Institute
and are consistent with its philosophy.
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