The next generation paper chart

The paper chart can take the next step in its evolution by extracting S-57 electronic navigation chart (ENC) data from a database and directly printin g it on paper. A redesigned paper chart would provide further improvements in CHS service to clients in a number of areas: eliminate the large AO-size chart; smaller charts mean more options for dig ital printing and the product is convenient to handle incorporate a legend on the chart (no need for a separate book of symbols a nd abbreviations) incorporate Sailing Directions and Tide Tables start a regular new edition cycle, updating advertising, hydrography and im agery move titles, notes, non-spatial features to white space around the chart da ta remove all land detail and replace with detailed remotely-sensed imagery show a 1-800 number and CHS web address for questions and comments on the c hart show paid advertising pullouts on the chart face to highlight client servic es (e.g. restaurants, fuel, repair shops) carry paid advertising on the back for major sponsors as well as noncommerc ial advertising (e.g. Coast Guard, Parks Canada, CHS, provincial government s, etc.) Existing paper charts represent years of evolution in symbology, styles, sc ales and schemes. S-57 requires conversions to common datum and units of me asurement, and resolves overlaps to provide homogeneous coverage. The paper chart would benefit from these developments, and evolve to become a more u seful product to its clients.