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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. |