Hydrographic Survey Data Model for the Purpose of Inter-System Exchange

In this paper authors analyze different sets of data that are used, created or transformed during hydrographic survey to propose a logic, unified and open data model, that can be used to exchange information between different systems. Existing standards and formats in hydrography are also presented. Object data modeling and XML technology for data transfer are described. The model itself and real data mapping of exemplary survey systems into a model are shown together with conclusions.