Category "B" Programme in Nautical Cartography
The Republic of Korea (ROK) sponsors Nautical Cartography programme recognized at Category "B" level by the FIG-IHO-ICA International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers (IBSC).
Summary of the Programme
The Programme consists of four Modules and one Specialism.
A certificate recognising the successful completion of a Category B accredited course in nautical cartography will be awarded to the students that successfully complete the programme.
- Module 1 represents the foundation module of the programme. It introduces students to the basics of marine data processing, chart work and cartography, building the foundation for Module 2.
- Module 2 Part A includes extensive practical exercises, assignments, hands-on instruction and continuous testing of newly acquired skills.
Module 1 - Foundations of Marine Geospatial Information | |
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Unit 1 | Introduction to Charts and ENCs |
Unit 2 | Chart Compilation Concepts |
Unit 3 | ENC Data Concepts |
Unit 4 | Product Maintenance – Ways of Updating |
Module 2 Part A - Marine Data Assessment, Compilation and Production | |
Unit 1 | Chart Design and Planning (Chart Scheming) |
Unit 2 | Compiling Topography & Coastline |
Unit 3 | Compiling Bathymetry, including contouring |
Unit 4 | Compilation of other features |
Unit 5 | Product Finishing – ENCs and Paper Charts |
- Module 2 Part A (revision) and Part B include extensive practical exercises, assignments, hands-on instruction and continuous testing of newly acquired skills.
Module 2 Part A (revision) and Part B - Marine Data Assessment, Compilation and Production | |
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Unit 6 | Evaluating Bathymetry (Advanced) |
Unit 7 | QC & Workflow |
Unit 8 | Complex Compilation |
Unit 9 | Product Finishing: Raster Charts & Printing |
- Module 3 contains the legal and scientific elements of the programme, including geology, oceanography and maritime law.
- Module 4 represents a self-contained course on Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures (MSDI), including the wider uses of hydrographic data with practical assessments to ensure comprehension.
- Specialism 1(Remote Sensing for Hydrographers) is based on the practical use of satellite and aerial imagery for chart compilation and cartography.
Module 3 - Marine Environment & Context | |
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Unit 1 | Marine Geology |
Unit 2 | Oceanography |
Unit 3 | Maritime Law |
Module 4 - Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures | |
Unit 1 | Marine Data Products & Services |
Unit 2 | Marine Spatial Data Infrastructures |
Unit 3 | MSDI Applications |
Unit 4 | Marine Information Objects |
Specialism 1 - Remote Sensing for Hydrographers | |
Unit 1 | Photogrammetry Concepts and Techniques |
Unit 2 | Remote Sensing |
Unit 3 | Imagery Interpretation |