A case for enhancing survey data collection at the Naval Oceanographic Office through expert system technology

For marine survey data collection at the Naval Oceanographic Office, expert systems can help minimize data loss, reduce processing time, and eliminate re-survey time. This paper gives several examples of how expert systems could help alleviate data quality problems in marine multibeam surveys. The components of an expert system are detailed along with several applications related to the technology. An implementation strategy and measures of potential improvements are presented.