Big data in geodetic software

Abstract

The authors explore the problem of big data in the view of Earth sciences and spatial information. It is noted that the matter has existed since the beginning of space research. The conclusion is that this problem is subtle and is related to the level of developing computer technology and computational models. We analyze the issues of big data occurrence and its reasons. As one of the methods for working with such volumes, cloud computing is proposed. It is proved that spatial data make up the bulk of them. It is shown that streaming information processing methods give way to this technology. The impact of big data on surveying support is researched. The conclusion is made that modern geodetic support can be considered as applied and fundamental. Applied geodetic support is aimed at solving the corresponding problems and is connected with technological supplement. For it the big data issue is important, but not as significant as for fundamental geodetic support. In that level of research it is defined as an integrated set of technologies for which the mentioned matter is relevant. Fundamental geodetic support includes measurements, comprehensive analysis and calculations and is closely related to processing and analysis of big data. As a promising way for it, quantum computing is proposed.