Algorithm to support the definition of Portugal’s continental shelf delineation
Dias, B. D.
;
Matos, A.
; Souto, M.
Algorithm to support the definition of Portugal’s continental shelf delineation, Proc Inforum - Simpósio de Informática, Porto, Portugal, Vol. , pp. - , September, 2023.
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Abstract
In recent years, aiming at the extension of their maritime boundaries, coastal states are addressing the task of delineating the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles, i.e. beyond its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This work proposes an algorithm and its implementation in order to assist and automate part of Portugal’s continental shelf delineation process. It aims at the maximization of the area enclosed by the final computed limit, which must satisfy legal requirements and is based on information retrieved and processed for this purpose. The proposed algorithm is based on the swinging arm algorithm for determining the footprint that best defines the region occupied by a set of points, adapted to work in a geodesic surface. A prototype of the implementation is outlined in the paper.
