Collection: Research and Technology
Release note for the BSCD2000 height transformation grid
1 Introduction A unified Chart Datum for the whole Baltic Sea is required for the use of global…
Development of a compact pulsed time-of-flight LiDAR platform for underwater measurements
1 Introduction The properties of light are extraordinary. It oscillates about 1014 times per second – that is…
Satellite computed bathymetry assessment – Developing satellite LiDAR methods to enhance coastal bathymetry coverage
Disclaimer The views presented in this paper represent the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent…
Application of remote sensing for the detection of hydrocarbon pollution in the Peruvian coastline
1 Introduction The oil industry is a key driver in the global economy in the hydrocarbon production chain…
Usability of multibeam echosounder for wreck investigations using backscatter and water column data in shallow waters
1 Introduction The ability of humans to think has set them apart from other creatures. Initially, their explorations…
The use of GNSS receivers in smartphones as high precision positioners
1 Introduction The demand for the use of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) geotechnology has increased greatly over…
The Hydrographic Geospatial Products and Services Committee (HGPSC) – Using technology to facilitate international collaboration on USA- Canada transboundary charting discussions
The United States and Canada have a long history of collaboration when managing maritime charting items. For decades,…
New horizons for hydrography
1 Introduction Hydrography is an engineering science, which does not seek knowledge for knowledge’s sake. The goal is…
Digital Twins of the Ocean can foster a sustainable blue economy in a protected marine environment
1 Introduction The ocean is everything to us: life, food, energy, recreation and jobs. Right now, the ocean…
Uncrewed surface systems facilitating a new era of global ocean exploration
1 Introduction As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of The International Hydrographic Review (IHR) one might ask why…
Definition of the words “Hydrographer” and “Hydrography”
Preamble This manuscript is a reprint of the original paper previously published in 1934 in the Hydrographic Review,…
The nautical mile
Preamble This manuscript is a reprint of the original paper previously published in 1950 in The International Hydrographic…