Entry requirements

Students studying a Master’s in science (physics, geomatics, computer science, etc.).

Master’s students in geography, agronomy, spatial planning, etc. with skills in image processing, data analysis, GIS and / or computer science, and wishing to specialize in remote sensing and spatial analysis.

Benefits of the program

This programme addresses identified needs in the field of geomatics, in particular thanks to the “Skills and Trades” survey conducted in 2013 by the French Association for Geographic Information, the GeoRezo network and the MAGIS Geomatics Research Group at CNRS. Students are therefore perfectly prepared for the professional world.

Acquired skills

This Master’s provides training in spatial remote sensing and geographic data analysis. It trains geomaticians capable of designing and implementing methods aimed at structuring, analysing and visualising vector geographic information and images (optical and radar), to make it possible to study phenomena with a spatial component.

Capacities

20

Course venue

Other course venue

Ecole Nationale des Sciences Géographiques (ENSG)6/8 avenue Blaise Pascal

Your future career

This Master’s is oriented towards both research and industry. Graduates seeking direct employment can apply for jobs such as research engineer, project manager in a company (digital geography, geomatics, geophysical prospecting, environment, defence, design offices or local administrations). They can also pursue further studies with a PhD, going on to work in higher education or public/semi-public research bodies, such as CNRS, IGN, CNES, IPG, IRD, IRSTEA, INRA or INRIA in France, or other research bodies overseas.

Professional integration

Examples of jobs:

- Engineer (development, instrumentation, research, etc.), project manager, information systems consultant.

Examples of PhD dissertations:

Contribution of Polarimetric Radar Data for the Cartography of Vegetation in Tropical Environments (UPEM / ONFI)

- Identification and Monitoring of Poplar Plantations with Hypertemporal Remote Sensing (DYNAFOR)

- Qualification and Interoperability of Standards (LaSTIG - IGN)

- Characterisation of Inter-Seismic Tectonic Deformations of the Island of Taiwan Using Radar Interferometry (LaSTIG - UPEM)

- Cartographic Factories and Urban Factories: Volatile Geographical Information Potential for Efficient and Inclusive Development in Disadvantaged Neighbourhoods of Cities in the Global South.

- Development of Geographical Indicators to Contribute to the Evaluation of City Policies.

- Integration of Major Urban Transport Infrastructure in the City Through Roofing Works. Assessment and Decision-Making Tools.

Study objectives

This Master’s provides training in spatial remote sensing and geographic data analysis. It trains geomaticians capable of designing and implementing methods aimed at structuring, analysing and visualising vector geographic information and images (optical and radar), to make it possible to study phenomena with a spatial component.

Major thematics of study

Image processing, measurement physics, geographic vector information, geometric analysis, spatio-temporal dynamics.

Calendar

Four to six-month work placement between 1 April and 30 September.