Bulletin of Surveying and Mapping ›› 2026, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (3): 118-123.doi: 10.13474/j.cnki.11-2246.2026.0320

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The models spectrum of nautical chart service in the intelligent era

WANG Zhao1,2, BAI Tingying1, REN Xiaodong1, REN Fu2   

  1. 1. Tianjin Hydrographic Center, Northern Navigation Service Center of Ministry of Transport, Tianjin 300220, China;
    2. School of Resource and Environmental Science, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
  • Received:2025-06-19 Published:2026-04-08

Abstract: In the intelligent era,nautical chart services are facing novel challenges arising from the dual trends of highly integrated functions and highly differentiated applications.Constructing a model spectrum of nautical chart services is of significant research and practical value for precisely fulfilling the diverse requirements of multi-level users.This paper systematically reviews the developmental trends of nautical chart services.Subsequently,it establishes a models spectrum for nautical chart services in the intelligent era.An in-depth analysis is conducted on the characteristics of five current mainstream chart service products,namely electronic nautical charts/nautical charts,web-based chart services,scientific data cartography,thematic marine charts,and public cartography & marine information graphics.Moreover,the paper explores the impacts of artificial intelligence technology on these service modes.The established models spectrum demonstrates a good adaptation to the user needs spectrum,facilitating effective alignment and matching between the supply and demand sides.The models spectrum offers a reasonable theoretical and application framework for the development of nautical chart services in the intelligent era.

Key words: nautical charts, electronic nautical charts, nautical tetrahedral model, web chart service, submarine topographic model, thematic charts, marine infographics

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