Paradigm Shift in GNSS Education for Asia Pacific Nations

This paper identifies GNSS education and training program under Geomatic field of study. GNSS education programs is evaluated vis-à-vis new-products. Data on Geomatic knowledge generation in the era of the GNSS derivatives over the 1975-2003 period are examined. The emerging trends and patterns; in particular for selected Asian nations will be dissected in detail. The knowledge indicator used in this study is the patent ownership against the background of emergence of new core technologies and innovations in the field of GNSS. Looking at the dismal performance of Geomatic professionals in terms of innovative activities in most part of Asian and Malaysia in particular, is it there is something that holding up these professionals from doing so? With our universities and numerous polytechnics offering Geomatic program, more is expected from them. Is it a problem of lack or inadequacy of skills? Or is it these professionals are too busy and being narrowly focused on doing something else?