E. R. Whitmore
Abstract
In this article, by dealing with the production of the nautical chart, its supporting hydrographic surveys and continuing maintenance, I hope to outline the difference between a chart and a map and show that the present day synonymous usage of the terms is not strictly correct.
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In this article, by dealing with the production of the nautical chart, its supporting hydrographic surveys and continuing maintenance, I hope to outline the difference between a chart and a map and show that the present day synonymous usage of the terms is not strictly correct.
Key concepts: Nautical chart, Chart, Hydrography, Cartography, Geography, Computer science, Operations research, Statistics