DGI 2017 (past event)
23 - 25 January, 2017
44 (0) 207 368 9836
Rob Ward
President
International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO)
Geospatial Intelligence for Public Safety and National Security
Tuesday, January 24th, 2017
11:55 AM What the Unexplored Seas and Oceans Mean for Defence and Security Today
With higher resolution maps of the Moon and Mars than most of the world’s seas, oceans and coastal waters, all human activity in, on or under the sea is compromised without a deeper knowledge of the depth and shape of the seafloor. However, global trends towards open fundamental geo-data may be in conflict with military thinking and attitudes – which in turn may inhibit some national Hydrographic Offices that are part of military organizations. Find out how these challenges might be overcome from one of the world’s leading Hydrography experts.
- How the IHO is organised, its mandate and goals for 2017-2020
- Key developments in the way hydrography is being done now versus just a year ago
- How technology is enabling greater charting capabilities than ever before
- Top priorities to explore sea and oceans for better defence and security in the future