Title :
GPS-based vessel position monitoring and display system
Author :
Reynolds, James C. ; Denaro, Robert P. ; Kalafus, Rudolph M.
Author_Institution :
Trimble Navigation, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A description is given of the first fully operational, GPS (Global Positioning System) Loran-based vessel monitoring system. The system´s monitoring workstation, communications solutions, and variety of onboard navigation systems provide an integrated capability for the marine fleet operator and are the basis of consideration for large-scale systems which might be implemented for hazardous cargo or oil and gas product ocean transport. Issues regarding the implementation of GPS-based vessel tracking are discussed, and the design of the system is described. The vessel navigation and position reporting suite, communication of data, and vessel monitoring system applications are examined.<>
Keywords :
marine systems; monitoring; position measurement; radionavigation; satellite relay systems; tracking; GPS; Global Positioning System; Loran-based vessel monitoring; display; gas product ocean transport; hazardous cargo; marine fleet; monitoring workstation; oil transport; onboard navigation; position monitoring; safety; tracking; Availability; Circuits; Communication system control; Costs; Displays; Global Positioning System; Monitoring; Petroleum; Radar tracking; Radio navigation;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
