Navegando no Tempo: uma análise histórica da cartografia náutica do brasil – fases, desafios e avanços desde as cartas analógicas até a era digital

Abstract

This dissertation explores the evolution of nautical cartography in Brazil, emphasizing the transition from computer-assisted analog charts to the development and use of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC). Nautical cartography, essential for navigation, has undergone significant transformations over the decades, particularly with the introduction of computational technologies that allowed for greater accuracy and efficiency in the production of nautical charts. The study delves into the history and development of nautical charts in Brazil, highlighting the impact of digitization and the advent of ENC and software that revolutionized how geospatial information is presented and used by navigators. The analysis includes the evolution of methodologies in chart construction to map the phases, challenges, and advances from Analog Charts to the Digital Era. Finally, the study identifies the future perspectives of nautical cartography in Brazil, considering technological innovations and the increasing demand from the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) for accurate and updated geospatial data through the S-101 model for ENC.