IWG-OCM Standard Ocean Mapping Protocol

Ocean mapping data is required to meet many federal government missions. To make the most of every survey mile collected, the IWG works with partners on mapping activities and data collection. Essential partners include the states, tribes, academia, private industry, non-profit organizations, and many others. In order to quickly and efficiently collect, process, and publish as much data as possible, a standardized collection protocol is needed. This protocol guides all the partners in data acquisitions to ensure the widest utility of the data, minimize duplication of effort, and to quickly and efficiently collect, process, and publish as much data as possible into archives and databases. National data standards and best practices will be used, as required by the Geospatial Data Act of 2018. This protocol should be updated by the IWG-OCM every five years to take advantage of innovative new technologies as they arise. Below are details of the featured specifications:

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Source Standards and Specifications Referenced by the Ocean Mapping Protocol

CMECS

NOS HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYS SPECIFICATIONS AND DELIVERABLES (May 2020)

NOAA Integrated Ocean and Coastal Mapping Seafloor Mapping Standards October 2011

NOAA Shipboard Geophysical Data Stewardship (NMAO Procedure 1102-25 v1.0)