Dear participants welcome to beautiful Gatineau-Ottawa region. It is an honour and a privilege for me to serve as Chairman of the 2022 Canadian Hydrographic Conference (CHC2022). CHC is the biennial conference hosted by the Canadian Hydrographic Association (CHA). It is the premier hydrographic conference in North America, alternating yearly with the US Hydrographic Conference of The Hydrographic Society of America (THSOA), a friend and a partner.
This gathering is a pivotal occasion to meet players and stakeholders in hydrography from North America and worldwide. Today, this gathering is located in Gatineau, on the Ottawa River, a tributary of the central part of the 3500 kilometres long navigation system Great Lakes - Gulf of St. Lawrence. The River portion, and the Sea portion (also named Gulf of St. Lawrence), is recognized for the navigation challenges it offers. These challenges have resulted in Canada being known as a nursery for excellent ideas and hydrographic innovations leading and serving to guide the evolution of international standards. CHC2022 (www.chc2022.org) with its scientific program, informative vendor displays, and topical keynote speakers will provide you with numerous learning opportunities. During this four day event, you will have the chance to discuss different issues related to hydrography. From dynamic objects to crowdsourcing, to ASVs to hydrospace, you will note the dynamic evolution leading to “A World transformed”.
Although this will be an occasion to learn and do business, make sure to take time to explore and visit this beautiful host region. Whether on the Quebec side or the Ontario side, several interesting attractions await you. Gatineau, known for its quality of life, offers you, among other things, its Museum of Civilization and its magnificent National Park with its rivers, lakes, hiking and cycling trails. Ottawa, Canada’s capital, stands its legendary parliament in front of you and offers, among other things, a beautiful little central market, several museums, as well as the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
This conference would not be possible without your support to the Canadian Hydrographic Association (CHA). A small group of volunteers run the CHA and work hard to keep it alive and offer you this great event every second year. The continuing success of this conference depends on you, our existing and future members, who take the time to pay your annual membership dues on our web site (www.hydrography.ca). It is a minimal amount of money, but it keeps the wheels turning. In closing, I wish you vibrant and lively discussions all week long.
Finally, take the opportunity to visit this very beautiful region, extend your stay and take a vacation to visit Quebec and Ontario, the two most populous provinces of Canada. Enjoy your week and let’s have a great conference!
08:00-18:00 |
Registration
Foyer
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09:00-10:30 |
S-100: It's closer than you think. Workshop
You are a manager task to develop the plan toward S-100 implementation in your organization, this workshop is for you. Panel style discussions where case studies are exposed and solutions are explored. Supported by international recognized experts in that field, it will enable participants to solidify their own S-100 roadmap. Room: Krieghoff |
09:00-10:30 |
ESRI Workshop
Are you interested in learning about ArcGIS Bathymetry, Analysis, and Visualization? Whether you are a current ArcMap Bathymetry user, or just curious about what ArcGIS Bathymetry and ArcGIS Pro has to offer, join us for a preview of the next generation of the ArcGIS Bathymetry product. We will discuss the next release of ArcGIS Bathymetry, how it compares and differs from ArcMap Bathymetry, and how we expect it to evolve over the following releases. There will be a live demonstration and plenty of time for audience questions and feedback. Room: Julien |
09:00-10:30 |
QPS Workshop
Performing a survey should be easy no matter what equipment is being used. Whether through environmental or human-induced means there are many obstacles that can cause errors throughout the survey process. Join QPS in our Operational Efficiency Workshop and see how you can use the QPS workflow to not only know you are collecting good data but be able to rapidly process and tell the story of your survey area. Room: Morrice |
10:30-10:45 |
Coffee Break
Ballroom
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10:45-12:00 |
S-100: It's closer than you think. Workshop continued
You are a manager task to develop the plan toward S-100 implementation in your organization, this workshop is for you. Panel style discussions where case studies are exposed and solutions are explored. Supported by international recognized experts in that field, it will enable participants to solidify their own S-100 roadmap. Room: Krieghoff |
10:45-12:00 |
ESRI Workshop continued
Are you interested in learning about ArcGIS Bathymetry, Analysis, and Visualization? Whether you are a current ArcMap Bathymetry user, or just curious about what ArcGIS Bathymetry and ArcGIS Pro has to offer, join us for a preview of the next generation of the ArcGIS Bathymetry product. We will discuss the next release of ArcGIS Bathymetry, how it compares and differs from ArcMap Bathymetry, and how we expect it to evolve over the following releases. There will be a live demonstration and plenty of time for audience questions and feedback. Room: Julien |
10:45-12:00 |
QPS Workshop continued
Performing a survey should be easy no matter what equipment is being used. Whether through environmental or human-induced means there are many obstacles that can cause errors throughout the survey process. Join QPS in our Operational Efficiency Workshop and see how you can use the QPS workflow to not only know you are collecting good data but be able to rapidly process and tell the story of your survey area. Room: Morrice |
12:00-13:30 |
Lunch (not included)
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13:30-15:00 |
DASCO Equipment Inc. Workshop
DASCO Equipment Inc with partners Teledyne Marine and Valeport will host a workshop outlining our innovative hydrographic survey execution packages. Key product discussions will include Teledyne T-series multibeam echosounders and the new T51-R, Teledyne Z-boat series of USVs, Teledyne RapidCast underway profiling system with Valeport RapidPro along with supporting Valeport sound velocity and tide sensors. Room: Morrice |
13:30-15:00 |
Kongsberg Maritime Workshop
Blue Insight provides an open, modular platform for the processing, visualization and sharing of ocean data. The sensor and platform agnostic system builds on FAIR data principles, with cyber security, efficiency and automated process as guiding principles. Ongoing use cases will be presented and discussed, and participants will be encouraged to bring up other cases for discussion. Room: Gagnon/ Walker |
13:30-15:00 |
Teledyne CARIS Workshop
Join the team from Teledyne CARIS to learn about the latest products and advancements with the CARIS workflow, which now includes data acquisition, edge processing and streamlined cloud workflows. Explore how the current state, and evolution of CARIS can help situate your organization to tackle the emerging challenges facing our industry, such as autonomous surveys, distributed workforces and data centric operations. Room: Krieghoff |
15:00-15:15 |
Coffee Break
Ballroom
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15:15-16:30 |
DASCO Equipment Inc. Workshop continued
DASCO Equipment Inc with partners Teledyne Marine and Valeport will host a workshop outlining our innovative hydrographic survey execution packages. Key product discussions will include Teledyne T-series multibeam echosounders and the new T51-R, Teledyne Z-boat series of USVs, Teledyne RapidCast underway profiling system with Valeport RapidPro along with supporting Valeport sound velocity and tide sensors. Room: Morrice |
15:15-16:30 |
Kongsberg Maritime Workshop continued
Blue Insight provides an open, modular platform for the processing, visualization and sharing of ocean data. The sensor and platform agnostic system builds on FAIR data principles, with cyber security, efficiency and automated process as guiding principles. Ongoing use cases will be presented and discussed, and participants will be encouraged to bring up other cases for discussion. Room: Gagnon/ Walker |
15:15-16:30 |
Teledyne CARIS Workshop continued
Join the team from Teledyne CARIS to learn about the latest products and advancements with the CARIS workflow, which now includes data acquisition, edge processing and streamlined cloud workflows. Explore how the current state, and evolution of CARIS can help situate your organization to tackle the emerging challenges facing our industry, such as autonomous surveys, distributed workforces and data centric operations. Room: Krieghoff |
16:30-19:00 |
Ice Breaker
Drinks, appetizers and Live Band. Hilton Lac-Leamy |
07:00-18:30 |
Registration
Foyer
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08:00-08:10 |
Opening Remarks from CHA President - Richard Sanfaçon
Richard Sanfaçon, CHA, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
08:10-08:20 |
Welcome from Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Director General and Hydrographer General of Canada - Dr. Geneviève Béchard
Geneviève Béchard, CHS, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
08:20-08:45 |
Keynote speaker: Dr. Larry Mayer
Richard Sanfaçon, CHA, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
08:45-10:05 |
Session 1A - Ping to Public
Larry Mayer, Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, University of New Hampshire, United States Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
10:05-10:20 |
Coffee Break
Ballroom
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10:20-10:50 |
Session 1A - Ping to Public continued
Larry Mayer, Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, University of New Hampshire, United States Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
10:50-12:05 |
Session 2A - Women in Hydrography
Geneviève Béchard, CHS, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
12:05-13:15 |
Lunch
Ballroom
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12:00-13:30 |
Industry Student Lunch (for students only)
This special networking students event will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, and is an opportunity to exchange with a number of companies' representatives. Room: Krieghoff |
13:30-14:35 |
Session 3A - Innovation
Ian Church, Canadian Ocean Mapping Research and Education Network (COMREN), Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
14:35-14:50 |
Coffee Break
Ballroom
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14:50-16:30 |
Session 4A - Nautical Cartography
Mark LeBlanc, Canadian Hydrographic Services, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
14:50-16:45 |
Session 4B - Processing
Room: Julien/Gagnon/Walker |
17:30-19:30 |
Exhibitors' evening, networking cocktail
Great networking opportunity to engage and connect with professionals. Come meet and learn from others in the industry! Drinks, food and Live Band. Ballroom |
07:30-18:00 |
Registration
Foyer
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08:15-08:40 |
Keynote speaker: Ms. Susan Hunt
Richard Sanfaçon, CHA, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
08:40-10:00 |
Session 5A - Innovation-B
Susan Hunt, Canada's Ocean Supercluster, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
10:00-10:15 |
Coffee Break
Ballroom
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10:15-12:05 |
Session 6A - Acquisition-B
Louis Maltais, DFO, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
10:15-11:35 |
Session 6B - Nautical Cartography
Chris Hemmingway, DFO, Canada Room: Julien/Gagnon/Walker |
12:05-13:05 |
Lunch
Ballroom
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13:05-13:20 |
Keynote speaker: RDML Ben Evans
Richard Sanfaçon, CHA, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
13:20-13:25 |
Travel time
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13:25-14:45 |
Session 7A - Human Factors
Karen Cove, Teledyne Geospatial, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
13:25-14:45 |
Session 7B - Innovation, Transformation, and Standards
Ben Evans Room: Julien/Gagnon/Walker |
14:45-15:00 |
Coffee Break
Ballroom
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15:00-16:05 |
Session 8A - Acquisition-C
Derrick Peyton, IIC Technologies Inc, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
15:00-16:50 |
Session 7B - Innovation, Transformation, and Standards continued
Ahmadreza Alleosfour, University of New Brunswick, Canada Room: Julien/Gagnon/Walker |
15:55-17:00 |
Lightning Session
Doug Brunt, CHS, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
17:00-19:00 |
Poster session happy hours, networking cocktail
Room: Ballroom |
19:30-22:30 |
Ottawa-Gatineau by the River-Kongsberg
Come on the Ottawa River Queen (Refurbished in the style of an early 19th-century paddle steamer)and taste local beers while sailing the Ottawa River on a scenic tour of Canadas Capital Region. DJ, light snacks, drinks and much more! Ottawa River Queen |
07:30-14:00 |
Registration
Foyer
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08:15-08:40 |
Keynote speaker: Dr. Mathias Jonas
Richard Sanfaçon, CHA, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
08:40-08:45 |
Travel time
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08:45-09:25 |
Session 9A - Standards etc
Mathias Jonas, International Hydrographic Organization, Monaco Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
10:05-10:20 |
Coffee Break
Ballroom
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10:20-11:50 |
Session 10A - Standards
Lynn Patterson, DFO, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |
10:20-11:55 |
Session 10B - Acquisition-D
Denis Hains, H2i, Canada Room: Julien/Gagnon/Walker |
11:55-13:00 |
Lunch
Ballroom
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13:00-14:05 |
Session 11A - Speed mapping challenge
Ian Church, Canadian Ocean Mapping Research and Education Network (COMREN), Canada Louis Maltais, DFO, Canada Room: Suzor-Côté/ Delfosse |