IHO File No. S3/2620
CIRCULAR LETTER 11/2020
11 February 2020
IHO-IOC-NIPPON FOUNDATION / GEBCO TRAINING PROJECT
Call for Applications for 17th Graduate Certificate program in Ocean Bathymetry
Dear Hydrographer,
1. This Circular Letter is to advise Member States that nominations are being sought for
the 17th course of the IHO-IOC-Nippon Foundation / GEBCO Training Program leading to a
Graduate Certificate in Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), USA.
The 17th course will begin in late August 2020 (pending funding to be confirmed end of March
by the Nippon Foundation). Students will undertake an intensive 12-month period of lectures,
practical laboratory and on-the-water projects, secondments to relevant laboratories and
cruises on research or survey ships. In addition to the teaching staff from the university,
visiting experts will present specialist lectures.
2. The course syllabus covers integrated seabed mapping systems and the
fundamentals of ocean mapping, acoustics, positioning, survey design, uncertainty
management, geological and physical oceanography, seafloor characteristics, structure of
ocean basins, data analysis and integration, and surface interpolation. Students may also
select additional courses from a range of electives.
3. The language of instruction is English, and candidates must demonstrate the
capability to undertake graduate level studies in English to the satisfaction of the UNH.
Candidates must be aware that this is an intensive course, even for students whose first
language is English.
4. The minimum academic standard for admission is a relevant four-year degree in a
related field. Member States are invited to consider nominating suitable candidates for the
Graduate Certificate Course in Ocean Bathymetry from among their nationals. Nominating
authorities should consider:
a. The level and subject of degree(s) held by nominee.
b. Previous experience in ocean bathymetry.
c. Nominee’s ability in English.
d. Future opportunities to work on bathymetric projects and the likelihood of the
nominee continuing to work in related subjects.
e. Personal motivation.
5. A description of the course, eligibility for entry, financial details, schedule, course
content, contact information and a downloadable application form are available at:
http://www.gebco.net/training/training_project/.
6. Applications must be received by the end of March 2020.
On behalf of the Secretary-General
Yours sincerely,
Mustafa IPTES
Director
Saatja: CL-LC <
[email protected]>
Saadetud: 12.02.2020 11:43
Adressaat: INFO <
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Teema: CL 11/2020
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Dear Hydrographer,
Please find attached :
- CL 11/2020: IHO-IOC-NIPPON FOUNDATION / GEBCO TRAINING PROJECT - Call
for Applications for 17th Graduate Certificate program in Ocean Bathymetry.
Kind regards