By Mark Knapp, NV5
Mark Knapp
The geospatial industry will experience robust change, innovation, and growth that distinguish it from other sectors in 2025 and beyond. As more individuals and organizations gain geospatial literacy, demand will surge and industry expansion will dwarf other science-dependent sectors such as IT, energy, and logistics. When 2025 draws to a close, the speed and level of change witnessed across the geospatial community will justify use of the term “revolution.”
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
Advanced Geospatial Analytics
Advanced analytics will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to process and derive assessments from vast amounts of geospatial data, raising the industry to new heights. The ability to automatically detect patterns, anomalies, and changes in geospatial data will provide deeper insights and more accurate predictions.
For instance, AI-driven geospatial analytics will save lives in disaster response by quickly identifying affected areas, assessing damage, and optimizing resource allocation. In urban planning, advanced geospatial analytics will enable city planners to model and simulate various development scenarios, helping make informed decisions about infrastructure investments and zoning regulations. Environmental monitoring also will benefit from innovative geospatial technologies, helping to track changes in land use, vegetation cover, and water bodies, and providing critical data for conservation efforts as well as climate change mitigation.
