Advancements in Arctic Hydrographic Operations and Unmanned Systems: OTWG ARHC9 Report
The OTWG report from Arctic Regional Hydrographic Commission (ARHC9) details significant advancements in Arctic hydrographic operations, particularly focusing on unmanned systems. Key sections discuss collaborations with institutions like UNH and NOAA, personnel exchanges between the U.S. and Canada, and recommended actions for hydrographic adequacy risk assessments and vertical datum evaluations. The report highlights operational models tested in Arctic surveys and emphasizes the importance of updating data quality assessments every five years to support marine navigation and safety in polar regions.
Advancements in Arctic Hydrographic Operations and Unmanned Systems: OTWG ARHC9 Report
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OTWG ARHC9 • OTWG Report • Arctic Activities since ARHC8 • Unmanned Systems • Personnel Exchanges • Recommended Actions (Chair) • Hydrographic Adequacy Risk Assessment • Assessment of Arctic Vertical Datum(s)
OTWG ARHC9 Unmanned Systems • Artic USV Survey – July 2018 • UNH’s ASV C-Worker 4 • Collaboration with UNH CCOM/JHC, NOAA Ship Fairweather • Tested new operational models, identified and solved technical short-comings, and provided experience to the ship’s crew in the operations and support of unmanned systems. • Ryder 2019 • Swedish Icebreaker Oden • Collaboration with UNH CCOM/JHC utilizing Seafloor Systems, Inc“EchoBoat”
OTWG ARHC9 Personnel Exchanges • United States & Canada • 3 CHS Employees sailed on NOAA Ship Rainier in 2019 • Procedure and Workflow exchanges
OTWG ARHC9 Recommended Actions (Chair) • Hydrographic Adequacy Risk Assessment • Completed in 2018 in support of PAME • Recommend 5 year update cycle • Requires assessment of quality for data holdings from member states
OTWG ARHC9 Recommended Actions (Chair) • Assessment of Arctic Vertical Datum(s) • Arctic Separation Model
OTWG ARHC9 Vertical Datum Control
OTWG ARHC9 Recommended Actions (Chair) • Confirm OTWG Membership