Teledyne Geospatial Revolutionizes Nautical Chart Production
The production of nautical paper charts has long been a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, plagued by manual data entry, complex chart formatting, and the integration of various data sources. Recognizing the need for a modern, technology-driven approach, Teledyne Geospatial has announced CARIS AutoChart, a comprehensive software solution tailored specifically to the needs of nautical chart producers.
Credit: Australian Hydrographic Office
CARIS AutoChart was formally released as part of the Australian Hydrographic Office’s (AHO) event for World Hydrography Day on June 21, 2024. The AHO has been an early adopter of CARIS AutoChart, providing valuable feedback.
Key Features of CARIS AutoChart
- Automatically generate charts in PDF/TIF from ENC data: Seamlessly import data from ENC files to create comprehensive and up-to-date nautical charts in PDF and/or TIFF format.
- Automate an existing chart portfolio: CARIS AutoChart can generate chart templates from existing chart portfolios maintained with CARIS paper chart composer or CARIS HPD paper Chart Editor.
- Keep a paper chart ’look-and-feel’: CARIS AutoChart utilizes optimized symbolization rules but can reuse as much as possible of an existing CARIS symbolization library so that charts keep their look-and-feel.
“Hydrographic offices, port or waterways authorities will all benefit from the strength of this software that promises to reduce time to delivery and free resources so they can work on new challenges,” says Teledyne Geospatial.
Nautical chart production made easy
In addition to its core functionality, the software solution is designed to be flexible and scalable, accommodating the unique needs of chart production facilities of all sizes.
Teledyne Geospatial: Revolutionizing nautical chart production
The Future of Nautical Chart Production
With CARIS AutoChart, Teledyne Geospatial is poised to revolutionize the nautical chart production industry. By automating the production process, chart producers can focus on more critical tasks, reducing time to delivery and increasing efficiency.
Nautical charts of the future
