Automatic Depth Value Recognition on Pilot Charts Using Deep Learning Methods

information from pilot charts. The relevance of this task is driven by the need to automate the processing of large volumes of cartographic data to create depth maps suitable for mathematical modelling of hydrodynamic and hydrobiological processes. The objective of this work is to develop the software tool LocMap, designed for the automatic detection and 52 recognition of depth values represented as numbers on pilot chart images. Materials and Methods. The study employs deep learning methods, including convolutional neural networks (ResNet) for feature extraction, the Differentiable Binarization (DB) algorithm for text detection, and the Scene Text Recognition with a Single Visual Model (SVTR) architecture for text recognition. Results. The developed software allows users to upload pilot chart images, perform preprocessing, detect and recognize depth values, highlight them in the image, and save the results in a text file. Testing results demonstrated that the system ensures high accuracy in recognizing depth values on pilot charts. Discussion and Conclusion. The obtained results highlight the practical significance of the developed solution for automating the processing of pilot charts.