Abstract
IHO Publication C-55 (Status of Hydrographic Surveying and Nautical Charting Worldwide) contains information about the progress of hydrographic surveying and nautical charting for a country with navigable waters under its jurisdiction. Listed primarily as percent coverage, it is difficult to use this information to determine: 1) if the current level of surveying or charting is adequate or in need of action, or 2) can be used to compare different locations. An analysis and assessment methodology has been developed to assess the adequacy hydrographic surveying and nautical charting coverage. Indications of chart adequacy and completeness as depicted on current charts or sailing directions are spatially correlated with significant maritime sites/areas associated with social, environmental and economic factors. The procedure was developed in a GIS environment for Belize and Nigeria. Areas within the charts were prioritized based on zone of confidence, source diagrams, chart quality symbols/indicators, doubtful danger markings, survey completeness, navigationally-significant depths, and areas of significant maritime importance.
Department
Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping
Publication Date
5-2012
Journal Title
Canadian Hydrographic Conference
Conference Date
May 15 - May 17, 2012
Publisher Place
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Publisher
Canadian Hydrographic Association
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Recommended Citation
Azuike, Chukwuma; Pe'eri, Shachak; Alexander, Lee; Parrish, Christopher; and Armstrong, Andy, "Development of a Geo-spatial Analysis Methodology for Assessing the Adequacy of Hydrographic Surveying and Nautical Charts" (2012). Canadian Hydrographic Conference. 815.
https://scholars.unh.edu/ccom/815