This course examines the use of the CARIS Bathy DataBASE for the management of the bathymetry data. The course uses presentations, discussions and demonstrations, and hands-on practical exercises.

Audience

Administrators and users wanting to gain a more in-depth knowledge of CARIS Bathy DataBASE and to learn more about bathymetric data management.

Topics Include

• An overview of Bathy DataBASE theory and concepts
• System Architecture and typical Bathy DataBASE data workflows and program usage
• Overview of Administration tools with database operations, maintenance and user management
• Database creation and population with gridded surfaces and 3D point clouds
• Creation of database Surveys and Surfaces
• Metadata definition at the project and dataset levels
• Customization of metadata records
• Visualizing Database server datasets across the network in 2D and 3D
• Filtering and isolating and managing database content
• Defining Supersede operations for the creation of seamless combined surfaces
• Overview of bathymetry product creation for transfer to HPD and other production systems.

Prerequesites

• Familiarity with operating computers and software
• Familiarity with basic hydrographic concepts and terminology
• Experience with bathymetric data