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Crowdsourced Bathymetry Tools Workshop

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Crowdsourced Bathymetry Workshop

Crowdsourced Bathymetry Tools Workshop 2025

Crowdsourced bathymetry (CSB) is the collection of bathymetry data from vessels, using standard navigation instruments, while engaged in routine maritime operations. CSB data can be used to supplement the more rigorous and scientific bathymetric coverage done by hydrographic offices, industry, and researchers around the world.

Join experts from the International Hydrographic Organization’s Crowdsourced Bathymetry Working Group, along with experts/developers from the companies, nonprofits, government agencies, and academia working with CSB, for an in-depth look at CSB tools and best practices. Gain insight on how to set up a CSB effort, manage data, and create valuable products.

The workshop will be held 24-25 March 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand. Access the workshop flyer and find out more Adobe PDF of the flyer for the CSB Workshop 2025 (2 MB). Register for this event at the IHO's meeting registration site.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Expert presentations on CSB tools and practices
  • Hands-on sessions with hardware and software solutions
  • Live on-the-water demonstrations of data collection and logger installations
  • A full-day developer hackathon to explore open-source CSB software and implement new features

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Hydrographic Offices
  • Boating communities
  • Fleet managers
  • Developers
  • Anyone curious about CSB

Find out more about the IHO Crowdsourced Bathymetry Initiative.

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