10.18.3. Crowdsourced Hydrography

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of crowdsourced hydrography?

   Hint

   Think about data collection from ships.

2. 2.

   Name one platform that supports crowdsourced hydrography.

   Hint

   Recall the name of the oceanic charting organization.

3. 3.

   What is crowdsourced hydrography?

   • A method of underwater exploration
   • Collecting data from commercial vessels
   • A new navigation technology

   Hint

   Consider what crowdsourced data collection involves.

4. 4.

   Does GEBCO stand for General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the name of the organization that supports deep sea mapping.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the potential advantages and disadvantages of relying heavily on crowdsourced data for maritime navigation.

   Hint

   Assess the strengths and weaknesses of crowdsourced contributions.

6. 6.

   Propose a research plan to study the effectiveness of crowdsourced hydrography in a specific coastal area.

   Hint

   Think about the collaboration between vessels and hydrographic entities.