hydrographic
Adjective
Meaning
Alt. of Hydrographical
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It does this through the setting of international standards, the co-ordination of the endeavours of national hydrographic offices, and through its capacity building programme.
On July 1, 1957, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Storis departed in company with USCGC Bramble and USCGC Spar to search for a deep-draft channel through the Arctic Ocean and to collect hydrographic information.
The final stage involves the Segura Hydrographic Confederation (CHS) filling in the void between the remains of the natural riverbank and the new wall.
During the 19th century, many maritime nations established hydrographic offices to provide means for improving the navigation of naval and merchant vessels by providing nautical publications, nautical charts, and other navigational services.
Functions The IHO develops hydrographic and nautical charting standards.
In 1988, the Soviet hydrographic research ship Keldysh positioned itself over the wreck of K-219, and found the submarine sitting upright on the sandy bottom.