IHR - Volume 12

Editorial by Ian W. Halls

Welcome to a special edition of the International Hydrographic Review (IHR). This edition comprises Articles and Notes submitted…

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Editor in chief: Ian W. Halls

Published: November 2014

Articles in this IHR issue

Bathymetry and Positioning

BALTIC SEA HYDROGRAPHIC RE-SURVEY SCHEME “To ensure that safety of navigation is not endangered by inadequate source information”

By Juha KORHONEN

1. Background and development process Hydrographic surveys are long term activities. In the early 2000s, it was recognised…

Bathymetry and Positioning

A NEW BATHYMETRY MODEL FOR THE BALTIC SEA

By Benjamin Hell, Hans OIAS

Introduction There are many fields other than safety of navigation at sea that have a need for detailed…

Bathymetry and Positioning

FEASIBILITY OF LASER BATHYMETRY FOR HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS ON THE BALTIC SEA

By Andrew FLATMAN, Dr Wifried ELLMER, Hans OIAS, Jyrki Mononen, Rune CARBUHN ANDERSEN, Ulf OLSSON

Introduction Airborne laser bathymetry (ALB) has been used in the very clear waters of Australia and other regions…

Research and Technology

EU TEN-T MonaLisa ACTIVITIES IN THE BALTIC SEA

By Seppo H. MAKINEN, Hans OIAS, Magnus Wallhagen, Ulf OLSSON

Introduction The Baltic Sea is an almost closed basin located between Central and Northern Europe. Shipping is of…

People and Institutions

BALTIC SEA HYDROGRAPHIC COMMISSION (BSHC) AND CO-OPERATION ON HYDROGRAPHIC ISSUES WITH OTHER BALTIC SEA ORGANIZATIONS

By Juha KORHONEN, Bjarke WIEHE BOTCHER, Hermanni BACKER, Thomas Hammarklint

Abstract The Baltic Sea Hydrographic Commission (BSHC) was established in 1982 as an IHO Regional Commission. The BSHC…

Research and Technology

ESTONIAN HYDROGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (HIS)

By Peeter VALING

Abstract This paper provides a brief description of the Estonian Hydrographic Information System (HIS) as implemented in the…

People and Institutions

SWATH HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY SHIP JAKOB PREI

By Peeter VALING

Abstract This paper describes the SWATH survey ship Jakob Prei and the experiences from the last 2 years…

Research and Technology

MARINE SPATIAL DATA INFRASTUCTURE IN THE BALTIC

By Jens Peter HARTMANN

Abstract At its 15th Conference, the Baltic Sea Hydrographic Commission (BSHC) decided to establish a working group on…

Research and Technology

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS IN DISPUTED AREAS

By Commander Lars HANSEN, Captain Andrzej KOWALSKI

Abstract In 2011, during the 16th Baltic Sea Hydrographic Commission (BSHC) Conference in Norrköping (Sweden), Poland submitted for…

Research and Technology

HARMONISATION OF VERTICAL REFERENCES ON THE BALTIC SEA

By Jyrki Mononen

Abstract Because there is no common vertical reference system for hydrographic or navigational tasks in the Baltic Sea,…

Maritime Safety Information and Nautical Charting

BALTIC SEA INT CHART SCHEME

By Jarmo MAKINEN

Abstract The Baltic Sea Hydrographic Commission (BSHC) recognizes the need to actively develop and maintain official nautical charts,…

Maritime Safety Information and Nautical Charting

HARMONISATION OF BALTIC SEA ENCS

By Jarmo MAKINEN, Jens Peter HARTMANN

Abstract As of 2008, the Baltic Sea Hydrographic Commission (BSHC) had already developed a set of recommendations to…