resolution no. 48 inland ecdis standard 2.3 unece february 16, 2012

Resolution No. 48Inland ECDIS standard 2.3

UNECEFebruary 16, 2012

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Procedures for changes of the annexesExampleConsequences of changes of the annexesTimeline for changes of the annexesQuestions to SC.3/WP.3Conclusions

Procedures for changes


CCNR has provided a mandate to the expert groups for changes of the annexes(with explicit restrictions regarding e.g. changes that cause financial burdens for the authorities)

The text parts of the annexes have more than 800 pages, in addition there are the electronic parts (lookup tables, symbol library, test charts)

A lot of resources are needed to find errors, most of them are only typing errors. Some are only found during implementation. Therefore a mandate for the expert group to make corrections is a minimum requirement

Procedures for changes: examples


Three elementswhich exist inPolandare not coveredby the currentstandard:

- fishing nets- reed- marsh

The necessary amendments for marsh


Amendment of the XML Feature Catalogue:<Enumeration value=„2" > <DataDictionaryReference token="HYDRO„ code="CATLND_2" dateAccepted="2000-11-01" > <Name>marsh</Name> <Definition>an area of wet, often spongy ground that is subject to frequent flooding or tidal inundations, but not considered to be continually under water. It is characterized by the growth of non woody plants and by the lack of trees. (Nautical Chart Manual, US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – NOAA, 1992)</Definition> <Reference source="INT-1" >IQ 90;</Reference> <Reference source="M4" >456.1;</Reference> </DataDictionaryReference></Enumeration>

(copied from the S-57 standard of IHO)



Amendment of the Encoding Guide, page D.2.2:

Add to the Object Encoding: “CATLND = [2 (marsh)]”

Add to the Encoding Instructions:“LNDRGN may be used to encode marshes that should have a label readily displayed for users of the IENC.”



Amendment of the Lookup Tables:

"LNDRGN","CATLND2|","AP(MARSHES1)","30","S","STANDARD","21060“

Amendment of the symbol library:

(copied from S-52 of IHO)



Amendment of the test charts with a marsh

Amendment of the Recommended Validation Checks for Inland ENCs:

CATLND 32

LNDRGN 74 *#

Consequences of the amendments


No country has to encode fishing nets, reed or marshes as long as they are no obstacles within the fairway (minimum content)

Countries who do not want to use the new elements can still use the older version of the standard

The amendment does not create any workload or costs for the countries

Timeline for changes: example


Edition 2.3 was finalized in February 2011

We hope that it will be adopted by UNECE in October 2012

A proposal for an edition 2.4 cannot be discussed before February 2013 and can not enter into force before end of 2013 (most probably later)

The new elements can only be used in the charts, when the software applications have been updated and distributed to the end users

In 2012, 2013 and most of 2014 there will be no fishing nets, no reeds and no marshes in the Polish charts, if the amendment has to be adopted by WP.3/SC.3

Procedures for changes: questions


Would it be realistic that WP.3/SC.3 rejects the request of a country and prohibits to encode e.g. fishing nets, reed and marshes in the Inland ENCs?

Does WP.3/SC.3 have the resources and time to check the details of the amendments which are proposed by the expert group?

According to the proposed mandate every delegation who has these resources is entitled to participate in the decision process of the expert groups. Wouldn’t that be more efficient than a separate discussion within WP.3 and SC.3?

Types of changes


Changes that effect the whole standard:edition 2.3 edition 3.0Adoption by SC.3/WP.3

Amendments of new elements (as in the example):edition 2.3 edition 2.4Mandate for the expert groups (as granted by CCNR)?

Corrections of existing annexes (without introduction of new elements or new rules):edition 2.3 edition 2.3 corr.Minimum mandate for the expert groups

Conclusion


The mandate which has already been adopted by CCNR contains very strict regulations to prevent a misuse and ensures that every “political” amendment of the annexes has to be adopted by the international organizations

SC.3/WP.3 is invited to decide whether a mandate for the maintenance of the annexes is given to the expert groups

If not, SC.3/WP.3 is invited to provide at least a mandate for corrections of the annexes

SC.3/WP.3 is invited to adopt edition 2.3 of the Inland ECDIS standard

Inland ECDIS expert groupwww.ris.eu

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Number of Change Requests

Too many and too quick changes?


Everyone in the expert group is in favour of a stable standardBut if a country has some objects which are not covered by the existing standard, it is hard to tell the country that they will have to wait 4 or 5 years until they can encode these objects in their IENCsExample: the Change Request to add wreck pontoons to the standard has been transmitted in summer 2009, but even if edition 2.3 enters into force this year, it can only be encoded when production tools and Inland ECDIS applications have been updated -> mid 2012Is this really too quick?

Inland ENCdomain operational

Inland ENCdomain planned

FutureInland ENCProduct Specificationwill be registered

e.g. objects,attributes andenumerationsof maritimeENCs

Symbolization,under development

e.g. S-101,underdevelopment

Overview IHO standards


S-99: Operating rules for the registry (also for users outside of IHO, as e.g. IEHG)

S-100: Registry (all inland specific objects are already registered)

S-101: new Product Specification for maritime ENCs (until end 2012)

S-10x: new Product Specification for bathymetric ENCs (under development)

S-10x: new Product Specification for Nautical Publications (under development)

S-100 will support a variety of data sources, products and servicesS-100 will support a variety of data sources, products and services

resolution no. 48 inland ecdis standard 2.3 unece february 16, 2012

Documents

marsh amendment

marshthe necessary amendments

fishing nets reed

standardthe amendment

current standard

inland ecdis standard

symbol library

object encoding