ReferencesU.S. HYDRO Conference Proceedings
Hydrographic Manuals
Online TrainingIntroduction to Hydrography Distance Learning Module. An online, interactive distance learning module entitled “Introduction to Hydrography” has recently been developed by the Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training (COMET®). Personnel from NOAA’s Hydrographic Survey Division and the Naval Oceanographic Office provided technical guidance for the course content. The module is very introductory in nature and can be completed in approximately an hour. However, it does provide a good overview for new employees or for interested members of the public. The course can be accessed here Numerous others topics related to oceanography and meteorology are covered in similar modules and can be found here. There are no charges for these training modules, but registration is required.The Hydrographic Academy is part of the Marine Learning Alliance and is a provider of marine education and training courses via distance e-learning. Our innovative and award-winning products allow students to study for Plymouth University and IMarEST accredited post-graduate and undergraduate qualifications in Hydrography and other marine subjects and remain working and earning in their jobs. See more at www.mla-uk.com Books on HydrographyHydrography E-Book. Second Edition 2003, Updated 2010, and based on IHO S-44 (Edition 4), this e-book was made available by Houston Chapter member Stewart Cannon who facilitated an arrangement with the authors for distribution to THSOA members. Download (PDF 6,085 k)Standards and SpecificationsIHO S-44IHO S-57 IHO S-57, IHO Transfer Standard for Digital Hydrographic Data, can be downloaded from the IHO Downloads section. Information on the contents of S-57 and a wealth of information on the Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) may be obtained from the Caris web site. NOAA, National Ocean Service 2010 Specifications and DeliverablesDictionaries/GlossariesThe IHO Dictionary is available here interactively. GPSThe Global Position System (GPS) is a subject near and dear to every hydrographic surveyor. Here are our favorite links !
Historical ReferencesThe Coast and Geodetic Survey Annual Reports 1844-1910 are a valuable historic reference. U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Association of Field Engineers Bulletins . Beginning in June 1930 and continuing though December 1939, 13 were published. These bulletins demonstrate humor and professionalism and also serve as a valuable source of metadata for those interested in historical data.
NOTE **: THSOA in cooperation with NOAA's Office of Coast Survey, Hydrographic MetaData Project, has made these manuals available, in PDF (Normal) format. PDF Normal means that all text has been cleaned up and suspects corrected during the OCR phase. The Acrobat Reader FIND command can be used. Disclaimer: Although every attempt has been made to proof read these documents it is possible that typographic errors do exist. If you come across any, please e-mail us and we will promptly correct them. |