Abstract
A specification is proposed to enable hydrographic and maritime safety agencies to encode AIS messages using Extensible Markup Language (XML). It specifies the order, length, and type of fields contained in ITU-R.M.1371-1. A XML schema validates the message definitions, and a XSLT style sheet produces reference documentation in 'html' format. AIS binary messages in XML are an effective means to communicate dynamic and real-time port/waterway information. For example, tidal information can be continuously broadcast to maritime users and applied to a "tide-aware" ENC. The XML format aligns with the type of data encapsulation planned for the IHO Geospatial Standard for Digital Hydrographic Data (S-100).
Department
Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping
Publication Date
11-2007
Volume
8, No. 2
Journal Title
International Hydrographic Review
Pages
37-57
Publisher Place
Lemmers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Publisher
International Hydrographic Organization
Document Type
Journal Article
Recommended Citation
Kurt, Schwehr and Alexander, Lee, "Encoding AIS Binary Messages in XML Format for Providing Hydrographic-related Information" (2007). International Hydrographic Review. 1029.
https://scholars.unh.edu/ccom/1029