Welcome to the latest version of NOS Hydrographic Surveys Specifications and Deliverables document. These technical specifications detail the requirements for hydrographic surveys to be undertaken either by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) field units or by organizations under contract to the Director, Office of Coast Survey (OCS), National Ocean Service (NOS), NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce. The April 2009 edition includes new specifications and changes since the previous April 2008 version, including updates to Depth Sounding (Chapter 5) and Deliverables (Chapter 8). As there have been both minor and major edits throughout this new edition, it would be in the best interest to those that expect to acquire hydrographic survey data in accordance to NOS specifications, to use the current version. Please submit questions and comments through the Coast Survey's Inquiry Page.

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