Hydrography - Charts

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What is a Nautical Chart?

Graphic portrayal of the marine environment, to allow safe passage.
What are the components of the Nautical Chart?
- -Shows the nature and form of the coast
- -Configuration of the sea floor
- -Water depths
- -Location of Dangers
- -Location of Man-made features
Primary reason for nautical charts?

Safety.
What is RNC?

Raster Navigational Chart
What is ENC?

Electronic Navigational Chart
What is ECDIS?

Electronic Chart Display and Information System.

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Hydrography - Charts

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Charts

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2013-12-06T17:47:29Z

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