Company Profile of the Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformation

University of Latvia


The Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformation (Umi.Latvia) is a research & development unit of the University of Latvia. The Institute consists of two departments:

Department of Geodesy and Department of Geoinformation. The main topics of the activities are:

Department of Geodesy –

Department of Geomatics –


The Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformation of the University of Latvia was established in 1994 by quitting the the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Latvia..

The Department of Geodesy has experienced staff dealing with satellite on ground observations; its hardware and software has been designed for this purpose. Currently several projects are being carried out on the issues of research and development.


Co-operation” 4E0026I – EUPOS - IRC

Activities in geomatics of the Department Geoinformation. Research on GIS development trends and strategies in Latvia:

Development of proprietary GIS software:

Development of 2D geographical databases (digital maps):

Development of 3D geographical databases (digital elevation models):

Development of complete GISes.

Application of GIS techniques to specific practical tasks:

Many projects have been developed by skilled personnel in digital mapping and GIS by using ESRI and ERDAS software.


The Institute of Geodesy and Geoinformation cooperates closely with the "Rigas GeoMetrs" in the development of Riga multifunctional GNSS positioning system. " EUPOS® - RIGA ", as well as in development of the SLR and zenith telescope."Rigas GeoMetrs" is an advanced surveying and mapping company of the Riga city Municipality. Recently the company has celebrated its 125 years anniversary.