Article featured within Issue 1 of Volume 31
The latest issue of The International Hydrographic Review (IHR) has been published, marking the 31st volume of this esteemed journal. This edition is packed with a range of insights and research, showcasing the latest advancements in hydrography and related fields.
One of the key contributions comes from Xavier Lurton, who proposes approaches to simplify the assessment of the environmental impact of hydrographic echosounders. His work, published on pages 130-138, offers valuable insights into the field.
Julia Swedenklef from the University of Plymouth received the IFHS Student Award 2024 for her award-winning work, which will be presented in an invited scientific article titled "Slippery slopes in the South Sandwich Islands: A GIS based approach to submarine landslide susceptibility mapping". This research can be found on pages 12-27.
Shivani Seepersad & Dexter Davis propose a probabilistic maritime risk assessment model for the identification of high-hazard areas, published on pages 102-118. Meanwhile, Annika L. Walter evaluates the potential of a new underwater time-of-flight laser scanning system on pages 152-164.
The issue also includes four contributions from the HYDRO Conference 2024, which was held in November 2024 on the Baltic Sea coast. These papers offer a snapshot of the latest developments in hydrography, as presented by professionals from around the globe.
Hydrography facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the world's waters, enabling safe and sustainable use. Topics covered in this issue include hydrographic data quality and classification, marine ecosystems and protected areas, oceanographic studies, and the impact of measurement uncertainties on digital bathymetric models.
Other notable articles include Murtaza Taak's overview of ocean bathymetry advancements, Samuel Deleu & Marc Roche's presentation of the Kwinte area, a natural reference area for the quality control of multibeam echosounder bathymetry and backscatter measurements on the Belgian part of the North Sea, and Hans Visser's improvements to the Fugro Marinestar GNSS precise point positioning algorithm.
The issue also explores the challenges and solutions involved in harnessing private sector data for the Ocean Decade, investigates the precision of hydrographic data collected in the Persian Gulf, and reports on hydrographic surveying in extremely extreme conditions.
In addition, Andre A. Araujo & Nicholas Hedley assess the benefits of a tabletop augmented reality interface for analytical 3D bathymetric data visualization, while Jann Wendt et al. present TrueOcean, an ocean data platform contributing to the revolution of hydrography through cloud and AI technologies.
The present issue includes five peer-reviewed scientific articles, four conference papers, and six notes and technical reports, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of hydrography. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it would be best to consult the latest edition of The International Hydrographic Review or contact its publisher directly.
- The article by Murtaza Taak provides an overview of advancements in ocean bathymetry, highlighting the intersection of hydrography and technology.
- The publication, The International Hydrographic Review, serves as a platform for important discussions in the field, promoting collaboration between environmental-science, science, education-and-self-development, and technology.
