Land surveyors urged to adopt AI
Published:
4 months ago
Source:
Ghanaian Times
Land surveyors have been urged to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their practices in order to keep pace with global advancements, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of land surveying in the country.
"The next significant development in the field is the application of Geospatial AI, which combined artificial intelligence, machine learning, and geospatial data analysis to transform how land surveys are conducted," the Member of Parliament (MP) for AhafoAno South in the Ashanti region, Mr Francis Manu-Adabor, has stated. He was delivering a keynote address at the 2024 Annual Conference organised by the Land Surveying Division of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) in Koforidua, yesterday on the theme 'Revolutionising Land Surveying: Unleashing the Power of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence and Other Modern Techniques.'
It brought together senior officials, industry leaders, and surveying professionals to discuss the impact of AI on the land surveying profession, and explore ways to use these technologies to advance the sector. Mr Manu-Adabor highlighted the historical evolution of land surveying, from the use of basic tools to advanced electronic distance measurement equipment and global navigation satellite systems (GNSS).
"Traditional land surveying methods, while reliable, are increasingly challenged by the need for more precise, scalable, and efficient techniques. Geospatial AI offers a transformative solution by enhancing data analysis, pattern recog
and automation in land surveying," Mr Manu-Adabor noted. He further elaborated on how Geospatial AI, when combined with modern techniques like drone technology and satellite imaging, couldrevolutionise land surveying in Ghana.