This smaller data set then can be used on its own as a representation of the area's bathymetry, or as input into other computer programs or Geographical Information Systems. The output from these models is then used as input into other models that predict the trajectory of pollutants, such as crude oil and refined products, spilled into the ocean. Once the data collected during these surveys have been translated into a standard format, DOGS analyzes these data, and then uses geodesic domes to create a topological representation of the shape of the ocean floor.
DOGS can also optimize the number of shoreline points included in the output data set.
You can choose to include or omit erroneous data in the final data set. DOGS can output not only an optimized data set, but also vector contour lines and interpolated depth values displayed on a user-specified grid. Brief description of DOGS, including examples of DOGS output. Check our troubleshooting page.