Current state and prospects for the development of geodesy as a science in Ukraine

Abstract

Geodesy is far from a new science. However, in Ukraine the need to create geodetic state services was highlighted only in a UN resolution in 1974. During the years of Soviet power, geodesy and cartography were the most important part of the state economy. After 1991, the geodetic service of Ukraine fell into decay, which was acutely revealed with the onset of political crisis. Today, the development of geodesy in Ukraine has not only economic value, but also makes a major contribution to strengthening land relations on an international level.