Al Kesler
Al Kesler earns Geomatics Degree
12.20.09 | Al Kesler has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Geomatics - Cum Laude from the University of Florida. The Geomatics Program at the University of Florida is the oldest program of its kind in the southeastern United States. In addition, the State of Louisiana’s Professional Land Surveying License requires that potential candidates earn this degree.
Mr. Kesler has applied for his Land Surveying Intern (LSI) certification and will be sitting for the required exam in April 2010. In addition, he has also applied to obtain his Professional Land Surveying (PLS) license in October 2010.
Mr. Kelser current serves as a Senior Planner with H. Davis Cole & Associates, LLC (HDCA) in the Metairie, LA office.
Geomatics refers to the integrated approach of measurement, analysis, and management of the descriptions and locations of geo-spatial data. These data come from many sources, including earth-orbiting satellites, air and sea-borne sensors and ground based instruments. It is processed and manipulated with state-of-the-art information technology.
Geomatics has applications in all disciplines which depend on spatial data, including forestry, environmental studies, planning, engineering, navigation, geology and geophysics. It is thus fundamental to all areas of study which use spatially related data, such as Surveying, Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, Property or Cadastral Studies and Global Positioning.
