Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts
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Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts is the section of the IHO’s charting standards that defines detailed technical requirements and conventions for the design and production of traditional paper nautical charts.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO | 1 |
| Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4000200 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts Context triple: [S-4, hasSection, Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts]
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A.
The New American Practical Navigator
The New American Practical Navigator is a seminal 19th-century maritime navigation manual that became the standard reference for sailors and navigators worldwide.
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B.
Standards for Hydrographic Surveys
Standards for Hydrographic Surveys is an internationally recognized technical document that defines the accuracy, methodology, and quality requirements for conducting hydrographic surveys used in nautical charting and marine navigation.
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C.
S-57
S-57 is an International Hydrographic Organization standard that defines the format and structure for digital hydrographic data used in electronic navigational charts.
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D.
Hydrographic Dictionary
The Hydrographic Dictionary is an authoritative reference work that standardizes technical terms and definitions used in hydrography, cartography, and related marine sciences.
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E.
International Hydrographic Review
The International Hydrographic Review is a scholarly journal focusing on hydrography, nautical charting, and related marine geospatial sciences.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts Target entity description: Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts is the section of the IHO’s charting standards that defines detailed technical requirements and conventions for the design and production of traditional paper nautical charts.
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A.
The New American Practical Navigator
The New American Practical Navigator is a seminal 19th-century maritime navigation manual that became the standard reference for sailors and navigators worldwide.
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B.
Standards for Hydrographic Surveys
Standards for Hydrographic Surveys is an internationally recognized technical document that defines the accuracy, methodology, and quality requirements for conducting hydrographic surveys used in nautical charting and marine navigation.
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C.
S-57
S-57 is an International Hydrographic Organization standard that defines the format and structure for digital hydrographic data used in electronic navigational charts.
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D.
Hydrographic Dictionary
The Hydrographic Dictionary is an authoritative reference work that standardizes technical terms and definitions used in hydrography, cartography, and related marine sciences.
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E.
International Hydrographic Review
The International Hydrographic Review is a scholarly journal focusing on hydrography, nautical charting, and related marine geospatial sciences.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
nautical chart specification
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technical standard ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure consistency of paper nautical charts worldwide
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support safety of navigation ⓘ |
| appliesTo | paper nautical charts ⓘ |
| conformsTo | IHO resolutions on charting ⓘ |
| defines |
conventions for paper nautical charts
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technical requirements for paper chart design ⓘ technical requirements for paper chart production ⓘ |
| geographicScope | global ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
digital document
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printed document ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| partOf | IHO charting standards ⓘ |
| predecessor | earlier IHO paper chart specifications ⓘ |
| publisher | International Hydrographic Organization ⓘ |
| regulates |
grid and graticule representation
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marginal information on charts ⓘ projection and datum information display ⓘ use of standard abbreviations on charts ⓘ use of standard chart symbols ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
IHO S-4 Regulations of the IHO for International (INT) Charts and Chart Specifications of the IHO
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linked to:
IHO Chart Specifications S-4
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| specifies |
chart content requirements
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chart layout and format requirements ⓘ chart symbolization conventions ⓘ generalization rules for charted features ⓘ portrayal of aids to navigation ⓘ portrayal of coastlines and shoreline features ⓘ portrayal of dangers and obstructions ⓘ portrayal of depths and contours ⓘ portrayal of marine infrastructure ⓘ portrayal of seabed and nature of bottom ⓘ scale and compilation rules for paper charts ⓘ typography and lettering on paper charts ⓘ use of colors on paper charts ⓘ |
| subject |
hydrographic charting
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nautical cartography ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
hydrographers
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maritime chart production agencies ⓘ nautical cartographers ⓘ |
| usedBy |
hydrographic offices
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nautical chart producers ⓘ |
| usedFor |
design of national paper chart series
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production of international paper charts ⓘ |
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Subject: Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts Description of subject: Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts is the section of the IHO’s charting standards that defines detailed technical requirements and conventions for the design and production of traditional paper nautical charts.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Part A: Regulations of the IHO for International (INT) Charts
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relatedTo
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Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO
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linked to: Part B: Chart Specifications of the IHO for Paper Charts