Estabelecimento de Critério objetivo para cálculo de prazo de confecção de “Bacalhau”

Abstract

This study aims to establish objective and standardized criteria for calculating the timeframe required for the production of “Bacalhau” in nautical cartography, reducing the subjectivity of time estimates and promoting greater predictability, efficiency, and consistency in the process. The proposed methodology considers factors such as the nature of the mapped feature, the type of data required for confirmation, the degree of uncertainty, the availability of hydrographic surveys, the chart’s priority level, and the human and technological resources involved. A decision matrix or calculation model is suggested to generate justified time estimates, applicable both to planning and to internal audits. The study also foresees validation of the model through the analysis of practical cases, comparing observed and estimated timeframes, allowing for adjustments and parameter calibration. It is expected that this work will contribute to improving cartographic information governance and strengthening confidence in nautical products updated through “Bacalhaus”.