OCE 4550 Hydrographic Surveying

Credit Hours: 3

Nautical charting including survey design, map projections and scales, marine positioning, echo sounding, tidal datums, photogrammetry, horizontal and vertical geodetic control, data archiving and compilation. Includes field experience with boat sheets, tide gauges, navigation, seamanship and vessel operation.
Prerequisite: (CVE 2080 or OCE 4911 or OCN 4911), and OCN 3401