The Electronic Chart. Fundamentals, Functions and other Essentials: A Textbook for ECDIS Use and Training

Abstract

Contents:

Part A: Fundamentals -- An imaginary voyage with an electronic chart -- Components and functions of an onboard electronic chart display system -- ECDIS, RCDS and ECS -- Data: types, structures and standards -- Hydrographic matters -- ENC visualisation -- from data to chart display

Part B: ECDIS-related functions -- User interface and system configuration -- Chart handling functions -- Chart display-related functions and tools -- Route planning functions -- Route monitoring functions -- Integration with other navigational systems -- RCDS mode of operation

Part C: Data services and updates -- Official data services for ECDIS -- Chart updating

Part D: ECDIS training -- The need and objectives of ECDIS training -- Realisation and implementation of ECDIS training -- ECDIS training software

Part E: Other essential ECDIS aspects -- Back-up and integrity monitoring -- Safety issues: benefits and risks -- Regulatory and legal implications -- Economic aspects -- Additional layers and new applications -- Future trends in chart related navigation technology.

Department

Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping

Publication Date

2011

Volume

3rd edition, revised

Pages

378

Publisher Place

Lemmers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Publisher

Geomares Publishing

Document Type

Book

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