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Hydrographic Surveying involves mapping the depths and characteristics of bodies of water to support navigation, infrastructure development, and resource management. It serves six key purposes, including flood control and identifying navigational hazards. Important terms include hydrography, sounding, and tidal datum, which are essential for understanding and conducting hydrographic surveys.

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Hydrographic Surveying involves mapping the depths and characteristics of bodies of water to support navigation, infrastructure development, and resource management. It serves six key purposes, including flood control and identifying navigational hazards. Important terms include hydrography, sounding, and tidal datum, which are essential for understanding and conducting hydrographic surveys.

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Introduction to Hydrographic Surveying

Hydrography is the mapping of oceans. It involves mapping the depths, forms,


and characteristics of the Earth’s waters to gain a better understanding on what is
beneath the surface. On the other hand, Hydrographic Surveying is the process of
collecting data on bodies of water and their surrounding land areas.
Hydrographic Surveying serves six (6) key purposes:
1) Development of navigation and infrastructure (maps, charts, harbor
improvement)
2) Management of water resources (flood control, irrigation, water supply)
3) Structural designs (bridges, dams, seawalls, docks)
4) Hydrological analysis (water volume, currents, drainage)
5) Establishment of tidal datum
6) Identifying navigational hazards (submerged obstacles, reefs)
Important Terms in Hydrographic Surveying :
Hydrography – scientific study and mapping of any body of water that focuses
on navigation and other practical applications.
Sounding – process of measuring the depth of water at a specific point.
Stream Gaging – measures water levels in streams and rivers to predict water
discharge rates.
Fathom – unit measurement for water depth and is equal to 6 feet.
Hydrographic Chart – navigational map that displays water depth, underwater
features, and navigational markers, like a topographic map but focused on
aquatic details.
Tidal Datum – are standard tide levels serving as reference points for sea
depth measurements and land elevation calculations.
Discharge – volume of water flowing past a point in waterway, typically
measured in cubic feet/second (ft³/s) or cubic meters/second (m³/s).
Stream – natural flow of water on Earth’s surface.
Dredging – process of removing underwater sediment and debris to deepen
or clear waterways, harbors, and channels.
Subaqueous Contour – underwater imaginary line connecting points of equal
elevation, also known as depth curves or bathymetric contours.

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