AI-Geomatics
Moonshot Project 2
In conversation with Gemini on 28th January 2025. By showcasing these innovative projects, COGS and AGRG can effectively communicate their value to the government and the people of Nova Scotia, positioning the province as a leader in applied Geographic Sciences and driving sustainable economic growth.
Vision: Develop an advanced platform for monitoring and understanding Nova Scotia’s marine environment.
COGS & AGRG Role: Utilize marine geomatics, underwater robotics, and AI to collect and analyze data on ocean currents, water quality, marine life, and human activities.
Impact:
Sustainable Fisheries: Support sustainable fishing practices by providing real-time data on fish stocks and migration patterns.
Coastal Protection: Monitor coastal erosion and sea-level rise to inform coastal management strategies.
Blue Economy: Facilitate the development of new ocean-based industries, such as offshore renewable energy and aquaculture.
By showcasing these innovative projects, COGS and AGRG can effectively communicate their value to the government and the people of Nova Scotia, positioning the province as a leader in applied Geographic Sciences and driving sustainable economic growth.
Last Saturday, I hosted a meeting at my house in Middleton with John Wightman and David MacLean. The topic under discussion was the possibility of an event, equivalent to the COGS Industry Expo; this Summer, June- July time frame. The emphasis would be on Nova Scotia, natural resources, in particular minerals, fisheries, forestry and agriculture.
The event’s working title would be ‘CANMAP Government Expo’.
It would showcase the use of AI-Geomatics in these four sectors, and the collaboration between the educational institutions, industry and government.
To move forward with this agenda, we need the engagement of the provincial government, as well as the AI-Geomatics industry.
Acknowledgements
Edward Wedler started this journey. Both John Wightman, from the mining exploration industry perspective and David MacLean from the application of GIS technology perspective demonstrated their commitment and interest.
Ernest Blair Experiment 