The Electronic Chart : functions, potential, and limitations of a new marine navigation system

Abstract

Contents:

An imaginary voyage with an electronic chart -- Components and functions of an onboard electronic chart display system -- ECDIS, ECS, and RCDS -- Data: types and structures -- Hydrographic matters -- ENC visualisation -- from data to chart display -- Navigational functions of the electronic chart -- Integration with other navigational systems -- Data services -- Updating of electronic charts -- Safety issues: bebefits and risks -- Economic aspects -- Regulatory and legal implications -- ECDIS training -- Additional layers -- Trends of current developments in electronic charting -- Glossary -- Demo software TryECDIS! -- Appendix.

Department

Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping

Publication Date

2006

Volume

2nd edition

Pages

322

Publisher Place

Lemmers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Publisher

Geomatics Information and Trading Center (GITC)

Document Type

Book

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