In a significant move towards the 2030 vision, the Egyptian Navy Hydrographic Department (ENHD) has successfully migrated to the cutting-edge Hydrographic Production Database (HPD). This milestone marks the second phase of the transition plan, shifting from products to information as a service.
The two-phase project involved:
- Production Resources Deployment: Configuring the production environment with Oracle Linux OS, Oracle Database installation, and monitoring and control systems.
- Training and Consultancy: Hosted CARIS HPD training and consultancy covering Oracle Database system administration, HPD server setup, migration processes, and data management.
Key Benefits of the HPD:
- Smooth Transition: Effortless shift from S-57 folio to S-101 folio.
- Dual Fuel Folios: Streamlined processing and management of ENHD’s dual fuel folios.
- Rescheme Project: Consistent transition of S-57 ENCs into seamless gridded ENCs.
- Enhanced Bathymetric Contouring: Production of High Density ENCs with improved bathymetric contouring.
The Hydrographic Production Database (HPD) not only serves as a crucial source for ENHD’s Marine Data Products (MDPs) but also plays an essential role in developing and maintaining the Hydro-Spatial Database. This upgrade enhances ENHD’s capability to manage hydrographic data, ensuring improved production efficiency and compliance with international standards as a National Hydrographic Office.
