international hydrographic organization annual report 2011 ... - IHO

EQUIPMENT
(Task 1.5.8)
Significant equipment improvements centred around IT infrastructure. Cables and intranet network points
were installed in the new offices constructed within the IHB Chart Room in the previous year. This
provided the opportunity to expand the WIFI coverage into the Chart Room and to move the network
backup server out of the main computer server room to a more suitable and remote location at the other
end of the building. The main network switches were also upgraded in order to increase internal
bandwidth capacity. A second telephone line and ADSL account were implemented in order to improve
external bandwidth connectivity
Element 1.6 INTERNATIONAL HYDROGRAPHIC CONFERENCE
In March, the IHB began its internal processes of preparation for the XVIII th IHC due to be held in April
2012, conducting the first coordination meeting with all the IHB personnel. This was followed by five
other coordination meetings held during the rest of the year.
WORK PROGRAMME 2
HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES AND STANDARDS
Introduction
The majority of Programme 2 – Hydrographic Services and Standards is overseen by the Hydrographic
Services and Standards Committee (HSSC). The HSSC was established in 2009 within the new structure
of the Organization.
In general terms the principal objectives of the HSSC are to:
- monitor the requirements of mariners and other users of hydrographic information concerning the use of
hydrographic products and information systems that may require data and information provided by
national hydrographic authorities;
- monitor the work of specified IHO Inter-Organizational Bodies engaged in hydrographic services and
standards;
- study and propose methods and standards for the acquisition, assessment and provision of official
hydrographic data and nautical products;
The following sections are organized according to the elements of Programme 2.
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