A report on the procedure of changes in the level of Urmia Lake in the last three decades by Hydrography and Tidal Affairs Depar
Constant Decline of the Urmia Lake Level
Examination of Urmia Lake level, using Jason 3 altimeter satellite data shows that Urmia Lake could not maintain its last year level and its level decreased by an average of about 30 cm in the second quarter of 2021۱ compared to the same time last year.
Hydrography and Tidal Affairs Department of NCC announces:
Constant Decline of the Caspian Sea Level
According to satellite data, the Caspian Sea Level in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 has decreased by about 25 centimeters.
The Department of Hydrography and Tidal Affairs of NCC announces:
85000 NCC Electronic Navigational Charts Sale in 2020
Sales of 85,000 electronic navigational charts in 2020 have brought nearly half a million dollars income for Iran. International publication of nautical charts has started in 201۱5, and so far 62 navigational charts are published by the National Cartographic Center of Iran after international control and approval through the international authority under the supervision of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).
Iran’s Supreme Surveying Council with the presence of Dr. Nobakht, Vice-president and the head of Plan and Budget Organization:
Revival of Iran’s Geomatics Industry by Approving Comprehensive Plan
The 121st session of Iran’s Supreme Surveying Council chaired by Dr. Nobakht, Iran’s Vice President and Head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization as well as Dr. Jafarzadeh Imanabadi, Director General of National Cartographic Center of Iran as the secretary of the council was successfully held on June 19, 2021.
International Relations of National Cartographic Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran announces:
First Joint Working Group Between National Cartographic Center of IRAN and the State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy of Tajikistan
With the continuous follow-up of the International Relations Office of NCC and with the cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, NCC managed to hold the first joint working group meeting with the State Committee of Land Management and Geodesy of Tajikistan
On the occasion of World Hydrography Day, Dr. Jafarzadeh Imanabadi, Director General of National Cartographic Center of IRAN (NC
Makran Coast and Arvand Bank Development Directly Links to Hydrography
On the occasion of World Hydrography Day, Jafarzadeh Imanabadi, Director General of National Cartographic Center of IRAN, while stressing the role of Hydrography in sea-based development, states that without benefiting from Hydrography, it is not possible to identify water zones and marine development.
In Virtual meeting on World Oceans Day:
National Sea Level Monitoring Network and MSDI Role in Iran’s Maritime Development
A virtual meeting entitled “Iran’s Marine Data and Information in the Service of Maritime Development” was held on the occasion of World Oceans Day with the participation of Hydrography and Tidal Affairs Department of NCC”.
Department of GIS and SDI announces:
First Online Meeting Focusing on SDI Development and Application
The first technical meeting focusing on the development and utilization of SDI was held in the Department of GIS and SDI with the presence of Dr. Madad, general manager of the Department of GIS and SDI, Professor Rajabifard from the Melbourne University, Professor Al-Sheikh from Khajeh Nasir al-din Tusi University, and a group of experts from the General Department of GIS and SDI
The Manager of Hydrography and Tidal Affairs of NCC announces:
Iran participates in IHO Hydrographic Working Group Services and Standards Committee(IHO-HSSC)
Dr. Ali Soltanpour, manager of Hydrography and Tidal Affairs of NCC announced: “The Working Group of the Hydrographic Services and Standards Committee of IHO (IHO-HSSC) started its activities by holding a preliminary meeting on April 29, 2021۱ with participation of the experts from member countries and representatives of specialized companies in this field”.
General Department of GIS and SDI of National Cartographic Center of Iran announces:
Participation Growth of Provincial Plan and Budget Organizations in National Geoportal Establishment
With continuous pursuit and efforts of the experts of Department of GIS and SDI, the provinces performance and the rate of their participation in increasing the number of participating bodies in establishment of National Geoportal, Provincial Geoportal, increasing the spatial services provided and completing the needs assessment forms has been very significant.