Remote Hydrography Conference & Exhibition
Remote Hydrography | Innovation & Application
Introduction
Hydrographic and offshore surveying, and the roles of its practitioners, are in the midst of a paradigm shift. The development and adoption of disruptive technologies, techniques and solutions are increasing survey capacity, capabilities and productivity like never before, whilst simultaneously reducing the risks and costs involved.
Autonomous and unmanned surface, underwater and aerial survey platforms (operating either alone or in cooperative swarms; in sight or over the horizon) with associated remote survey command and support services, as well as techniques such as Satellite-Derived Bathymetry (SDB), Crowdsourced Bathymetry (CSB), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Forward-Looking Sonar (FLS) are revolutionising hydrographic data collection, processing, analysis and presentation.
Would you like to learn more about these new disruptive technologies?
Would you like to discover how to adopt and adapt to these new processes and technologies?
Would you like an insight into how these concepts could add value to your business?
Through an inspiring programme of keynote speakers, presentations and panel-led discussion forums, this three-day conference, and accompanying exhibition, will focus on the latest innovations, applications and deployments in remote and automated hydrography. It will consider how these tools are providing novel approaches, efficiencies and benefits to the commercial survey industry, as well as enhancing the exploration and mapping of the world's seafloor, populating the white spaces on charts, improvement of navigational safety and implementation of e-Navigation and autonomous shipping.
Many of these innovative remote techniques are already finding applications in seismic survey, geological and geophysical studies, seabed assessment for offshore construction, installation of renewable energy infrastructures, civil engineering projects in shallow, coastal waters, offshore pipe laying, inspection and support, academic research and military operations.
Furthermore, by enabling rapid and robust data gathering in seldom surveyed or uncharted areas where traditional approaches are neither suitable, nor cost-effective, these tools are making significant contributions to the drive to map the gaps in the global seabed dataset. Many of these remote and automated approaches are also fundamental to hydrographic capacity development of the world's Small Island Developing States (SIDS), particularly those seeking to welcome cruise liners.
However, does the adoption of these methods and technologies fulfil the demands of hydrographic and offshore survey or are there gaps and shortcomings? Case studies and reviews are now becoming available to assist in evaluating the situation.
Automation doesn't end with robotic data collection as increasing data densities from a wider range of data sources have led to advancements such as remote or smart transfer and handling of big data, data processing using AI and machine learning and novel visualisation techniques better suited to end user needs. Moreover, rapid data processing turnaround is an enabling factor for operations relying upon data close to the computing edge, such as e-Navigation and autonomous shipping operations.
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- The Organising Committee have announced a Second Call for Papers
- Conference Programme
- Evening Networking Events
- Delegate Registration - opens 1 November 2021, early-bird rates available until 30 November 2021
- Sponsors
- Exhibitors
- How to Exhibit - including exhibiting in the Remote Operations Room
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Venue, Travel and Accommodation
New information is frequently being added to all of the above pages so do check them regularly for further updates.
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