Soundings Validation: Toolbox Research to Operations

Authors

Christos Kastrisios, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Brian R. Calder, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Giuseppe Masetti, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Pete Holmberg, OCS/PHB

Abstract

Charted bathymetry encompasses the cartographer’s effort to accurately describe submarine topography based on the source information. A key factor in the selection process is that, at any location, the charted features do not give a false impression that the water depth is deeper than it actually is. Our research work focused on development of an automated solution for the identification of locations where this goal is violated. We present the research work from conceptualization to the development of an ArcGIS Toolbox named “Sounding Validation Toolbox” that consists of three automated tools, as well as the challenges and results in the process of making it operational with the Marine Chart Division of NOAA/Office of Coast Survey.

Publication Date

2-27-2020

Journal Title

2020 Canadian Hydrographic Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, February 25-27

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.12196185

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Recommended Citation

C. Kastrisios, Calder, B. R., Masetti, G., Martinez, B., and Holmberg, P., “Soundings Validation: Toolbox Research to Operations”, 2020 Canadian Hydrographic Conference. Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, 2020.