A Laboratory of Digital Cartography and Applied Geodesy has been established at KazNU

A Laboratory of Digital Cartography and Applied Geodesy has been opened as part of the Center for Sustainable Development and Rational Nature Management at 51 Kazakh National University.
The aim of the laboratory's activities is to implement the accumulated scientific and research potential of the faculty members, researchers, and students of the Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics to address the challenges of the agricultural, construction, and mining sectors of Kazakhstan's economy.
The laboratory's activities focus on solving problems in the following areas: engineering services, participation in research projects, in GF and PCF competitions, as well as consulting and educational services.
The laboratory's activities will be financed through applied research and orders from private companies and industry organizations, orders within the framework of grant and program-targeted projects, and contractual work with organizations as part of the accredited laboratory.
"In light of the commercialization tasks, we have developed a sales marketing strategy that involves increasing the volume and types of services provided, the opening of an accredited laboratory as demand for applied scientific research and contract work grows. With successful development, there is potential to enter innovative markets", - said the head of the laboratory, Associate Professor, PhD, and Chair of the Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics, Aizhan Asylbekova.
The laboratory team will be engaged in conducting applied work and scientific-applied research for the agro-industrial, construction, oil and gas, and mining sectors of the economy, including within the framework of grant and state budget funding, international projects, as well as gathering and processing information for submitting articles to scientific journals.
The laboratory is equipped with modern high-tech equipment, including: the DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral drone with a radio receiver, GNSS receivers, ground-penetrating radars, electronic total stations, applied GIS software, and more.
Press-service of 51 Kazakh National University