The Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia (MSIA) is a national professional and learned society devoted to
map-making
Cartography (; from grc, χάρτης , "papyrus, sheet of paper, map"; and , "write") is the study and practice of making and using maps. Combining science, aesthetics and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality (or an im ...
and
geospatial science
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in Australia.
It started in 1952 as the ''Australian Institute of Cartographers'' (''AIC'') and changed name in 1995.
It is a national member of the
International Cartographic Association
The International Cartographic Association (ICA) (french: Association Cartographique Internationale, ''ACI''), is an organization formed of national member organizations, to provide a forum for issues and techniques in cartography and geographic ...
since 1964.
It sponsors, along with the
Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute
The Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI) is the professional association for surveyors and spatial science workers, including cartography, hydrography, remote sensing, engineering and mining surveying, photogrammetry and spatial i ...
, the ''
Journal of Spatial Science
The ''Journal of Spatial Science'' is an academic journal about spatial sciences published by Taylor & Francis on behalf of the Mapping Sciences Institute (Australia) and the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute.
It covers cartography, geodes ...
''.
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Professional associations based in Australia
Learned societies of Australia
Cartography organizations
Surveying organizations