Title :
Practical procedures in the operation of vessel traffic systems
Author_Institution :
Port of London, UK
Abstract :
Vessel traffic systems (VTS) are defined as anything connected with the movement of maritime traffic. The author describes the practical application of this definition, based on the equipment and procedures used in the Port of London Authority´s Thames navigation service. The development of systems and hardware since 1959 is described, and potential developments, including radar systems, are discussed
Keywords :
marine systems; radar applications; radionavigation; telecommunication systems; traffic control; Port of London; Thames navigation service; maritime traffic; radar systems; vessel traffic systems;
Conference_Titel :
Marine Control, Communications and Safety, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
