ukho cartographic training - United Kingdom Hydrographic Office

UKHO CARTOGRAPHIC TRAINING
COURSE: A TWO WEEK INTRODUCTION
TO HYDROGRAPHIC DATA PROCESSING
AND MARINE CARTOGRAPHY
Description
A highly practical introduction providing
an intensive overview of Hydrographic Data
Processing and Marine Cartography.
Aim
To provide delegates with a practical
understanding of nautical cartography
and the associated issues of source data,
assessment and maintenance.
Duration
2 weeks, designed to be delivered in the
country that has requested the training.
For further details please contact the
UKHO Training Manager.
Designed for
Delegates from international hydrographic
organisations that would benefit from basic
training in Hydrographic Data Processing
and Marine Cartography.
Pre requisites
The course will be conducted in English
and therefore a good standard of both
written and spoken English is required.
Delegates must possess a high level of
academic ability and the experience to
carry out their work effectively.
Objectives
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
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Describe the chart compilation process and flowline.
Describe the main projections used in nautical charting.
Describe some of the various nautical chart datums.
Understand the principles of depth sounding selection.
Understand the principles of the IALA buoyage system.
Understand the need for generalisation and scaling.
Describe and use international nautical chart symbols and abbreviations.
Relate charted symbols to real world features.
Describe the verification processes.
Describe the methods used to keep nautical charts up-to-date.
Identify source information.
Identify sources of bathymetric data.
List the main International Organisations related to nautical charting.
Understand the source diagram.
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