About department
In 1922, 12 April at the University in Kaunas, Lithuania founded the Department of Geodesy. However, the origins of Geodesy studies reach the much previous times. They launched at the old Vilnius University.
In 1969, after establishment of the Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute, the Geodesy Department moved to Vilnius and continued its activity is connected with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Environmental Engineering Faculty.
Department of Geodesy and Cadastre prepare GEODESY AND GEOINFORMATION, GEODESY AND CARTOGRAPHY specialists of first and second university studies stages.
In 1969, after establishment of the Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute, the Geodesy Department moved to Vilnius and continued its activity is connected with Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Environmental Engineering Faculty.
Department of Geodesy and Cadastre prepare GEODESY AND GEOINFORMATION, GEODESY AND CARTOGRAPHY specialists of first and second university studies stages.
History of Geodesy and Cadastre department
The sciences of geodesy and cartography in Lithuania date back to the times of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1826, the Department of Geodesy was founded at Vilnius University (VU), on which the current Department of Geodesy and Cadastre at the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) is based. After the uprising of 1831, the VU was closed, and the activities of the Department of Geodesy were stopped.
Although these dates of more than 170 years are more of a historical significance, they are certainly meaningful even for the later Department of Geodesy (now Department of Geodesy and Cadastre), as supporters of the old department school traditions, the continuity of which is associated with the reconstitution of the University of Lithuania.
On March 22 1922 the Council of the Reconstituted University of Lithuania established the Department of Geodesy.
In 1930 at Kaunas Vytautas Magnus University (VDU), the Department of Geodesy was merged with the Department of Roads and renamed the Department of Geodesy and Roads.
In 1940 VDU was named Kaunas University.
On August 15 1940, the Faculty of Construction was established which contained the Division of Geodesy.
On the 1st of October 1940, the Department of Geodesy and Landuse was divided into two departments, the Department of Geodesy and Astronomy and the Department of Landuse. In 1969, Vilnius Construction Engineering Institute (now VGTU) was established. The Department of Geodesy was moved to the city of Vilnius and its further activities were associated with this higher education intitution. Currently, the Department is under the Faculty of Environmental Engineering. In 1997, the name of the Department was changed to the Department of Geodesy and Cadastre. The department heads to present date are: Assoc. Prof. A. Ražinskas (1969-1980), Assoc. Prof. V. Tulevičius (1980-1990), Assoc. Prof. A. Zakarevičius (1990-1995), Habil. Prof. J. Skeivalas (1995-1998), Assoc. Prof. E. Paršeliūnas (1998-1999), Habil. Prof. A. Zakarevičius (1999-2005), since 2005 – Assoc. Prof. V. Č. Aksamitauskas.
By 1991, 858 engineers of geodesy had been prepared under the one-step study programme. In 1990 Vilnius Technical University (VGTU now) introduced a two-step education program. The first step being to obtain a Bachelor of Engineering, while the subsequent second step being to obtain a Master of Engineering.
During the period between 1997 and 2009, the department produced 512 bachelors and 209 masters in measurement engineering. Since 1996, geodesy specialists have been prepared in both the orientation of Geodesy and Cartography and of Real Estate Cadastre. The first bachelors in the orientation of the Real Estate Cadastre obtained their degrees in 2001. The achievements of Lithuanian geodesist have been acknowledged in Lithuania as well as internationally.
In 1997, Prof. Michael Kosčiauskas, graduate of the first class in geodesy engineering in the country and considered the patriarch of Lithuanian geodesy, was honored with the fourth degree order of Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas for services to the higher education.
A former scientist of the Department of Geodesy, Habil. Prof. of Kaunas University of Technology Dr. Zigmas Tamutis was awarded the Lithuanian State Science Prize for the design and organization of the geodetic networks in 1996.
In 2000, Habil. Prof. Dr. Vincas Vainauskas became a laureate of the Lithuanian Scientific Prize for the cycle of works "The development of theory and practice of geodesy, photogrammetry and cartography sciences". In 1986 during the solemn session of the 18th Congress of the International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing in Vienna, Prof. V. Vainauskas was awarded the Eduard Dolezal Prize. This prize is granted to researchers acknowledged for the development, education and training in photogrammetry, remote sensing and geographical information systems.
In 2007, P. Petroškevičius, J. Skeivalas, A. Zakarevičius, E.K. Paršeliūnas were awarded the Lithuanian Scientific Prize for the work cycle of applied scientific activities "The development and application of the technologies for the creation and development of Lithuanian geodesic base at European level."
The Lithuanian scientist Prof. V. Giniotis was granted for the work cycle "Measuring systems of precision mechatronics: investigation, creation, application” in 2010 year.
Although these dates of more than 170 years are more of a historical significance, they are certainly meaningful even for the later Department of Geodesy (now Department of Geodesy and Cadastre), as supporters of the old department school traditions, the continuity of which is associated with the reconstitution of the University of Lithuania.
On March 22 1922 the Council of the Reconstituted University of Lithuania established the Department of Geodesy.
In 1930 at Kaunas Vytautas Magnus University (VDU), the Department of Geodesy was merged with the Department of Roads and renamed the Department of Geodesy and Roads.
In 1940 VDU was named Kaunas University.
On August 15 1940, the Faculty of Construction was established which contained the Division of Geodesy.
On the 1st of October 1940, the Department of Geodesy and Landuse was divided into two departments, the Department of Geodesy and Astronomy and the Department of Landuse. In 1969, Vilnius Construction Engineering Institute (now VGTU) was established. The Department of Geodesy was moved to the city of Vilnius and its further activities were associated with this higher education intitution. Currently, the Department is under the Faculty of Environmental Engineering. In 1997, the name of the Department was changed to the Department of Geodesy and Cadastre. The department heads to present date are: Assoc. Prof. A. Ražinskas (1969-1980), Assoc. Prof. V. Tulevičius (1980-1990), Assoc. Prof. A. Zakarevičius (1990-1995), Habil. Prof. J. Skeivalas (1995-1998), Assoc. Prof. E. Paršeliūnas (1998-1999), Habil. Prof. A. Zakarevičius (1999-2005), since 2005 – Assoc. Prof. V. Č. Aksamitauskas.
By 1991, 858 engineers of geodesy had been prepared under the one-step study programme. In 1990 Vilnius Technical University (VGTU now) introduced a two-step education program. The first step being to obtain a Bachelor of Engineering, while the subsequent second step being to obtain a Master of Engineering.
During the period between 1997 and 2009, the department produced 512 bachelors and 209 masters in measurement engineering. Since 1996, geodesy specialists have been prepared in both the orientation of Geodesy and Cartography and of Real Estate Cadastre. The first bachelors in the orientation of the Real Estate Cadastre obtained their degrees in 2001. The achievements of Lithuanian geodesist have been acknowledged in Lithuania as well as internationally.
In 1997, Prof. Michael Kosčiauskas, graduate of the first class in geodesy engineering in the country and considered the patriarch of Lithuanian geodesy, was honored with the fourth degree order of Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas for services to the higher education.
A former scientist of the Department of Geodesy, Habil. Prof. of Kaunas University of Technology Dr. Zigmas Tamutis was awarded the Lithuanian State Science Prize for the design and organization of the geodetic networks in 1996.
In 2000, Habil. Prof. Dr. Vincas Vainauskas became a laureate of the Lithuanian Scientific Prize for the cycle of works "The development of theory and practice of geodesy, photogrammetry and cartography sciences". In 1986 during the solemn session of the 18th Congress of the International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing in Vienna, Prof. V. Vainauskas was awarded the Eduard Dolezal Prize. This prize is granted to researchers acknowledged for the development, education and training in photogrammetry, remote sensing and geographical information systems.
In 2007, P. Petroškevičius, J. Skeivalas, A. Zakarevičius, E.K. Paršeliūnas were awarded the Lithuanian Scientific Prize for the work cycle of applied scientific activities "The development and application of the technologies for the creation and development of Lithuanian geodesic base at European level."
The Lithuanian scientist Prof. V. Giniotis was granted for the work cycle "Measuring systems of precision mechatronics: investigation, creation, application” in 2010 year.
International awards
Vincas Vainauskas. In 1996 was awarded the Eduard Doležal Prize for merit in the development of photogrammetry, remote sensing and geoinformation systems in science and learning.
State awards of the Republic of Lithuania
Zenonas Kumetaitis. In 2012 he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas and the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit for Lithuania by decrees of the President of the Republic of Lithuania. Diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Lithuania. The Minister of Foreign Affairs was awarded the badge of honor "Lithuanian Millennium Star" and the medal "For Merits in the Diplomatic Service of the Republic of Lithuania". The Commander of the State Border Guard Service was awarded the badge of honor "For Merits in the Protection of the State Border". Chairman of the Belarusian State Border Committee awarded a portable badge of honor for cooperation on border issues.
Vytautas Giniotis, Albinas Kasparaitis (together with Algimantas Marcelis Barakauskas, Saulius Kaušinis). 2010 Lithuanian Science Prize for the work cycle "Precision mechatronic measurement systems - research, development, application".
Petras Petroškevičius, Jonas Skeivalas, Algimantas Zakarevičius and Eimuntas Kazimieras Paršeliūnas. In 2007 the Lithuanian Science Prize was awarded for the cycle of works “Technological Improvement and Applications for the Creation and Development of the Lithuanian Geodetic Network at the European Level (1990–2006)”.
Vincas Vainauskas. In 2000 March 8, on the eve of the decade of the restoration of the Lithuanian state, he was awarded the Lithuanian Science Prize for the cycle of works “Development of the Theory and Practice of Geodetic, Photogrammetric and Cartographic Sciences” in the field of technological sciences.
Mykolas Kosčiauskas. In 1997 awarded the Order of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas IV degree for merits in the country's higher education.
Zigmas Tamutis. 1996 The Lithuanian State Prize was awarded for work in the fields of design and organization of geodetic networks.
Vytautas Giniotis, Albinas Kasparaitis (together with Algimantas Marcelis Barakauskas, Saulius Kaušinis). 2010 Lithuanian Science Prize for the work cycle "Precision mechatronic measurement systems - research, development, application".
Petras Petroškevičius, Jonas Skeivalas, Algimantas Zakarevičius and Eimuntas Kazimieras Paršeliūnas. In 2007 the Lithuanian Science Prize was awarded for the cycle of works “Technological Improvement and Applications for the Creation and Development of the Lithuanian Geodetic Network at the European Level (1990–2006)”.
Vincas Vainauskas. In 2000 March 8, on the eve of the decade of the restoration of the Lithuanian state, he was awarded the Lithuanian Science Prize for the cycle of works “Development of the Theory and Practice of Geodetic, Photogrammetric and Cartographic Sciences” in the field of technological sciences.
Mykolas Kosčiauskas. In 1997 awarded the Order of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas IV degree for merits in the country's higher education.
Zigmas Tamutis. 1996 The Lithuanian State Prize was awarded for work in the fields of design and organization of geodetic networks.
Honorary doctors
Erich Weiss. 2001 Professor at the University of Bonn (Germany) for scientific and pedagogical work in the field of geodesy.
Kai Borre. 1993 Professor at the University of Aalborg for the installation of modern geodetic networking equipment and technology and the latest scientific information.
Kai Borre. 1993 Professor at the University of Aalborg for the installation of modern geodetic networking equipment and technology and the latest scientific information.
Emeriti of the department of GEODESY AND CADASTRE
Prof. habil. dr. Algimantas Zakarevičius (2012)
Prof. habil. dr. Jonas Skeivalas (2001)
Prof. habil. dr. Jonas Skeivalas (2001)
Study partners
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Vilnius University (VU)
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Vytautas Magnus University (VMU)
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Klaipėda University
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Kaunas University of Technology
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Vilnius College of Technologies and Design
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Kaunas College
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Research Institute of Geodesy, Vilnius Tech
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Space Science and Technology Institute (SSTI) in Lithuania
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Antanas Gustaitis Aviation Institute, Vilnius Tech
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Foreign partners
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Riga Technical University (RTU)
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Innovative Solutions In Geomatics (Joint degree master study)
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University of Latvia
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Liverpool John Moores University (UK)
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Jade University of Applied Sciences, Oldenburg, Germany
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Czech Technical University in Prague
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University of Bonn (Photogrammetry, Geographic Information System)
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Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences
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Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA)
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Institute of Geodesy and Cartography (IGIK), Warszawa
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Koszalin University of Technology
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The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) - Gjøvik University College (GUC)
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University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Institute of Geodesy and Photogrammetry (ETH Zurich)
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University of Tartu
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Aalborg University
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Bialystok University Of Technology
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University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
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Warsaw University of Technology
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Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences
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Lund University
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Partners of ERASMUS+ project „Environmental Protection In Central Asia“ (EPCA) EPCA
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National Technical University of Athens
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University of Minho (Portugal)
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Urgench State University named after Al-Khorazmiy (Uzbekistan)
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Kyrgyz State University named after I. Arabaev (Kyrgyzstan)
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Osh State University (Kyrgyzstan)
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Karakalpak State University named after Berdakh
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Lisabon University (Portugale)
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Ecole nationale des sciences géographiques (ENSG) (France)
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University of Tehran (UT) (Iran)
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Imam Khomeini International University (IKIU)
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Bu-Ali Sina university (BASU) (Iran)
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Sana'a University (Republic Yemen)
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Taiz University (Republic Yemen)
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Association
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Lithuanian Union of Geodesy and Land Surveyors (LGMS)
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Lithuania Land Surveyors Association (LMA)
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International Cartographic Association
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International Cartographic Sociaty
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Lithuanian Land Management and Water Engineers (LŽHI)
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National Association of Geodesy, Cartography and Land Management Companies
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Ministries, state-owned companies
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Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania
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The Institute of Geodesy performs state commissioned works
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Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania
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Consultation
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National Land Service Under the Ministry of Agriculture of The Republic Of Lithuania
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The Institute of Geodesy performs state commissioned works
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National Paying Agency Under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania
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2018-2020 m. sub-contractor of project
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State enterprise “State Land Fund”
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State enterprise „GIS-Centras“
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Data of the Lithuanian Spatial Information Portal (www.geoportal.lt)
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State enterprise „Registrų Centras“
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State enterprise „Vilniaus Planas“
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Private companies
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Private limited company (UAB) „GeoNovus“
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UAB „Hnit-Baltic“
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Consultation Employment of graduates students Distance learning training Seminars / Webinars Baltic ESRI use conference Conference "GIS in education” Software delivery |
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UAB „InfoEra“
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Software delivery
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UAB „Aplinkos inžinerija“
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UAB „Geomanai“
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UAB „Geodezija 3D“
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UAB „Tera Modus“
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Consultation;
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UAB „TPI Vilnius“
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UAB “Korporacija „Matininkai“
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UAB „Cad ir F Projektservisas“
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UAB „Inžinerija LT“
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UAB „GPS partneris“
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UAB „Geodesma“
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UAB „LiMAP“
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UAB „Geosritis“
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UAB „GSR LT“
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UAB „Geostartas“
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Eimuntas Kazimieras Paršeliūnas. Member of the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG).
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Eimuntas Kazimieras Paršeliūnas. Member of the Nordic Geodetic Commission Working Group of Geoid and Height Systems.
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Eimuntas Kazimieras Paršeliūnas. Member of the Scientific Organizing Committee of 2017 Baltic Geodesy Congress (Geomatics).
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Eimuntas Kazimieras Paršeliūnas. Editor. Geoinformation issues. ISSN 1689-6440. http://www.igik.edu.pl/index.php/pl/geoinformation-issues
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Eimuntas Kazimieras Paršeliūnas. Member of the Public Council for the Development of Geodesy, Real Estate Cadastre and Land Use Planning Document Development.
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Romuald Obuchovski. Member of the Working Group on Geodesy and Cartography of Technical Requirements for drafting regulations. The National Land Service within the Ministry of Agriculture.
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Jūratė Sužiedelytė Visockienė. International society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) (ISPRS), Innovative Technologies in Training Civil Engineers and Architects group member.
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Eglė Tumelienė. International society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS), Innovative Technologies in Training Civil Engineers and Architects group member.
- Eimuntas Kazimieras Paršeliūnas. Editor-in-Shief of the science Journal „Geodesy and Cartography“.
- Arminas Stanionis. Editor of the science Journal „Geodesy and Cartography“.
- Jūratė Sužiedelytė Visockienė. Members of the science Journal „Geodesy and Cartography“.
- Romas Obuchovski. Members of the science Journal „Geodesy and Cartography“.
- Darius Popovas. Members of the science Journal „Geodesy and Cartography“.
- Jonas Skeivalas. Members of the science Journal „Geodesy and Cartography“
- Algimantas Zakarevičius. Members of the science Journal „Geodesy and Cartography“.
- Jūratė Sužiedelytė Visockienė. Foreign editorial board member of science, technical journal „ Automobile roads and Roads construction”
- Jūratė Sužiedelytė Visockienė. Member of the Struve Geodesy Arc Management Working Group
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