The continuing development of the IHO category : a hydrographic surveying program at the University of Otago
Preskett, Scott
The University of Otago had its Hydrographic Surveying program first accredited by the FIGIHO- ICA panel in 2002. In its first guise there was considerable reliance on the Royal New Zealand Navy and other agencies for the provision of practical training. In recent years the University has purchased a multi-purpose research vessel, the R/V Polaris II, as well as a Benthos C3D combined sidescan and multibeam. This acquisition, along with other equipment purchases, has meant that the practical training and allied research can be conducted in house. This paper looks at the recent changes in the structure and content of the Category A program as a result of new acquisitions. It will also compare and contrast the conduct of Hydrographic Surveying education in both Naval and University environments (as the author has been involved with both), and discuss proposed future developments to help meet the needs of potential students in the region.
Only personal, non-commercial use of this document is allowed.