Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping
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News and media
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3D Cadastre Survey Data Model and Exchange - Final Report -
Standard for the Accuracy of Spatial Cadastres in Australia and New Zealand The ICSM Cadastral Working Group has developed a Standard for the Accuracy of Spatial Cadastres in Australia and New
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Australian Geospatial Reference System Compendium -
Addressing 2035 Strategy The Addressing Working Group has developed “Addressing 2035”, a strategy which defines a vision and roadmap to deliver a
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SP9 Australian Tides Manual Version 6, June 2021 The original Special Publications 9 Handbook – The Australian Tides Manual – was published in 1984 and has been revised several times. In the twenty years since it was published, there have been a number of changes in measurement technology, communications and procedure, which now makes a new version of SP9 necessary -
Elevation and Depth 2030: Powering 3D models of our nation Elevation and Depth Information Coordination and Innovation for Australia - A National Strategy -
Upgrades to the Australian Geospatial Reference System In anticipation for the growing use and reliance on positioning technology, the Geodesy Working Group is leading the upgrade of a number of elements of Australia’s Geospatial Reference System including the static datum, the introduction of a time dependent reference frame, improved geodetic infrastructure and standards development to improve access and efficiency of geodetic data. -
Standard for the Australian Survey Control Network Special Publication 1 (SP1) The Standard for the Australian Survey Control Network – Special Publication 1 (the Standard) and associated Guidelines provide an outcomes based framework that supports the highest level of rigour and integrity in the delivery and maintenance of Australia’s survey control mark network.
Publications
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3D Cadastre Survey Data Model and Exchange - Final Report -
Supporting Document for Standard for the Accuracy of Spatial Cadastres in Australia and New Zealand -
Standard for the Accuracy of Spatial Cadastres in Australia and New Zealand -
Australian Geospatial Reference System Compendium -
MDWG meeting #10, June 2022 -
Addressing Strategy Information Addendum
Educational Resources
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Fundamentals of Land Ownership, Land Boundaries and SurveyingA simple explanation of land ownership, ownership boundaries and what a land… -
Fundamentals of MappingThis resource offers a comprehensive overview to maps and the mapping process -…