Work plans 2002 - 2006
Commission 4
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Title
Hydrography
 Mr.
Adam Greenland, Chairperson of Commission 4.
Terms of reference
- Hydrographic surveying
- Hydrographic education, training and CPD
- Marine environment & CZM
- Data processing and management
- Nautical charting and bathymetric maps - analogue and digital, includes
ENCs (Electronic Navigational Charts).
Mission Statement
- Promote the aims and objectives of FIG to hydrographers through the
active involvement of national delegates from member associations and
other interested parties in the activities of the commission.
- Foster closer links with all sister organisations currently active
within the global hydrographic community.
- Develop guidelines and standards that will assist hydrographers in the
provision of their services.
- Disseminate information relevant to the profession through participation
in international meetings, conferences and committees.
General
Commission 4 is committed to achieving both the long term and immediate
aims and objectives of the FIG organisation. The commission strategy over the
next four years is aligned with that of the incoming Council and will include
- Closer links and co-operation with other FIG Commissions, including
joint working groups
- The development of best practice guides in Hydrography
- Actively support and participate in FIG regional events
Working Group 4.1 - Strategic Partnerships
Policy issues
- Actively pursue closer links with sister organisations, especially IHO
and THS
- Increase co-operation between international surveying bodies (IHO/FIG/ICA
Advisory Board)
Chair
Specific project(s)
This is a time of major change within the institutions and organisations of
the global hydrographic community. Thus providing a unique opportunity to
redefine both the informal and formal links with the specific aim of creating
a lasting co-operation and a sharing of knowledge and resources.
Workshop(s)
Presentations at FIG working weeks and other hydrographic conferences.
Publication(s)
Internal and external progress reports will be prepared, working towards
the development of more formal agreements.
Timetable
2002-2004.
Beneficiaries
Commission delegates, commission officers and hydrographic surveyors world
wide.
Working Group 4.2 - Vertical Reference Frame (A Joint Working
Group with Commission 5)
Policy issues
- Develop and promote the understanding and realisation of a vertical
reference frame for use in hydrography.
- Examine the demand for a seamless vertical reference frame for use in
hydrography and marine navigation.
- Develop an inventory of vertical reference surfaces used in hydrography in
various countries of the international community.
Co-Chairs
Specific project(s)
- Produce a white paper on current understanding of what is meant by a
Vertical Reference Frame and how this relates to Hydrography and Navigation.
- Work with Commission 5 and sister organisations to increase awareness and
knowledge of the use of a vertical reference frame.
- Collect information from the international communities on the activities
related to the vertical reference surfaces in hydrography. Previous efforts by
FIG, IHO and IAG shall be considered.
Workshop(s)
- To participate in the FIG working weeks shown below.
- To participate in THS activities.
- To organize a workshop in one or more of the developing countries; from
example the Arab Institute of Navigation in Egypt.
Publication(s)
- Technical papers presented by the members of the working group at the
various workshops outlined above
- Final report to be presented at the FIG Congress in 2006.
Timetable
2002 - 2006.
Beneficiaries
Commission delegates / officers and hydrographic surveyors.
Working Group 4.3 - Administrating Marine Spaces (A Joint
Working Group with Commission 7)
Policy Issues
- To develop and promote Coastal Zone Management in hydrography to include
Ocean Governance and Marine Cadastre.
Chair
Members
Appointed by Commission 4:
- David Neale (Trinidad)
- Philip Collier (Australia)
Appointed by Commission 7:
- Prof. Mike Barry (South Africa / University of Calgary, Canada)
- Dr. Paul Munro-Faure (United Kingdom)
- Ir. Ina Elema (Netherlands)
- Prof. Ian Williamson (Australia) as liaison to UN
Specific project(s)
- To encourage and co-ordinate future developments in CZM, including
boundary delimitation, maritime jurisdiction and marine spatial data
infrastructures.
Working Group 4.4 - Education and CPD (A Joint Working Group
with Commission 2)
Policy issues
- Hydrographic education & CPD.
Chair
Specific project(s)
- Education & CPD seminars at FIG Regional Strategic Meetings and
Working Weeks.
Workshop(s)
As required.
Publication(s)
None.
Timetable
2002-2006.
Beneficiaries
Hydrographic surveyors.
Co-operation with Sister Associations
FIG/IHO Committees
Commission 4 currently represents FIG in two FIG/IHO standing committees:
the Technical Assistance and Co-operation Co-ordination Committee (TACC) and
the International Advisory Board (IAB) on Standards of Competence for
Hydrographic Surveyors (jointly with IHO and ICA).
Notes:
- FIG and IHO are in the process of developing a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) which is due to be completed by mid 2002.
- The IHB has just been re-elected - April 2002 - and Commission 4 is
planning to meet with the newly elected Bureau to discuss how we
co-operate more closely in the future.
In light of the proposed MOU between FIG and IHO and the lack of FIG
activity on TACC, Commission 4 intends to withdraw from this standing
committee.
The role of the International Advisory Board on Standards of Competence for
Hydrographic Surveyors is
- to develop and up-date international standards of competence for
hydrographic surveyors
- to review the academic programme of educational institutions that are
seeking IHO accreditation of their hydrographic programmes.
Commission 4 delegates to the Advisory Board will participate actively in
its work during the next four years. As and when required, Commission 4 will
actively seek new members to represent FIG on the IAB.
Co-operation with the United Nations Agencies
Commission 4 will participate in the co-operation with the United Nations
agencies on topics that are related to commission expertise (e.g. marine
cadastre) and on guidance by the Council.
Cultures and Languages
Commissions endorse the underlying concept that respect for Cultural and
Linguistic issues is of paramount importance and that Commissions will be
sensitive to these issues in the way they work. This will be implemented by
encouraging multilingual abstracts and presentations in general meetings and
through the use of an appropriate regional language during regional meetings.
Other Activities
Maintain and develop the commission web page, linkages to other relevant
home pages and new pages or other networks for special projects, to keep
commission delegates, other FIG members, users of surveying services and the
public involved in and informed about the work of the commission.
Calendar of Events
2002
- CHC2002, May - Toronto, Canada
- Hydro 2002, October - Kiel, Germany
2003
- FIG Working Week
- FIG Regional Meeting
- 7th SE Asian Survey Congress, November - Hong Kong
2004
- FIG Working Week, Athens, Greece
- FIG Regional Meeting
2005
- FIG Working Week 7-12 May, Cairo, Egypt
- FIG Regional Meeting
2006
- FIG XXIII Congress, Munich, Germany
Commission Officers
Commission Chair
Adam Greenland
Land Information New Zealand
National Office, Lambton House
160 Lambton Quay, Private Box 5501
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
Tel: +
64 4 460 0136
Fax: + 64 4 460 0575
E-mail: agreenland@linz.govt.nz
Chair Elect & Vice Chair - Administration & Communication
Andrew Leyzack
Central and Arctic Region
Canadian Hydrographic Service
867 Lakeshore Road
P.O. Box 5050
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A6
CANADA
Tel. + 1 905 336 4538
Fax + 1 905 336 8916
E-mail: leyzacka@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Working Group 4.1 - Strategic Partnerships
Adam Kerr
Flagstaff Cottage
Lamorna
Penzance
Cornwall TR19 6XQ
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. + 44 1736 731 228
Fax + 44 1736 731 976
E-mail: Adam.J.Kerr@btopenworld.com
Working Group 4.2 - Vertical Reference Frame
Dr. Ahmed El-Rabbany
Geomatics Engineering Program
Department of Civil Engineering
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA M5B 2K3
Tel. + 1 416 979 5000 ext. 6472
Fax + 1 416 979 5122
E-mail: rabbany@ryerson.ca
Ms. Ruth Adams
UK Hydrographic Office
Admiralty Way
Taunton
Somerset TA1 2DN
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel. + 44 1823 337 900 x 3666
Fax + 44 1823 284 077
E-mail: ruth.adams@ukho.gov.uk
Working Group 4.3 - Administrating Marine Spaces
Dr. Michael D. Sutherland, Vice Chair
and Chair of WG 4.3
School of Management
Vanier Hall, Box 141
University of Ottawa
136 Jean-Jacques Lussier Privée
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5
CANADA
Email: michael.d.sutherland@unb.ca
Working Group 4.4 - Education and CPD
Adam Greenland, United Kingdom
E-mail: agreenland@linz.govt.nz
21 June 2002
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