Raster chart Vs Vector chart difference

Raster chart Vs Vector chart difference

Raster chart
Direct copy of paper Chart
Customisation isn’t possible
Chart scale can’t be changed
Information can be added
Look ahead may land on different scale
Entire chart is stored in one single layer
Chart Symbol as per paper Chart
No alarm
Simple and cheaper
Higher memory required
Display generation take time

Vector chart
Digital version of paper Chart
Customisation is possible
Chart scale can be changed
Information can be added or deleted
Lookahead land on same scale
Chart Information is stored in layers
Chart Symbol as per IHO standard
Alarm for safety depth, safety contour
A little bit complicated and costly
Less memory required
Display generation is faster

Raster Vs Vector Chart
Differ based on,
Customisation – Chart scale – Information – Lookahead – Layer – Chart Symbol – Alarm – Costly/Cheaper – Memory – Display generation.