11-07-2007, 09:03 AM
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 | On the Red Sea! | | Join Date: Feb 2007
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| Discussion- Multipurpose Onboard Computers: Software for NAV-Monitoring-Control
Note: This thread is a branch from the ongoing "Discussion- Multipurpose Onboard Computers" Please comment, add, suggest, critique! THIS MAY INCLUDE SOFTWARE (AND HARDWARE CONSIDERATIONS) FOR UNDERWAY INSTRUMENTS AND SYSTEMS:- Map-based Navigation/Plotter software and systems such as OziExplorer, Winchart Nexus, Fugawi, Transas etc.
- GPS / Compass interface: Real-time Position, up/download waypoints, maps, tracks
- Chart/Recorders
- Autopilot (Automatic steering)
- Depth Sensors/Recorders
- Radar/AIS/Collision Avoidance/Docking Video Cameras
CHALLENGES:- EFFECTIVE, RELIABLE NAVIGATION SUPPORT:
- INTEGRATION WITH ONBOARD SYSTEMS:
- COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AIS and RADAR
IDEAS AND DIRECTIONS: - NAV Software is good and easily available, from OziExplorer to Fugawi, and many others, some including extensive chart collections.
- AIS (large ship positions) can be shown on OziExplorer screen.
- MONITORING Software is somewhat limited at this time. There are some possibilities from major NMEA device manufacturers, and some shareware. Needs more investigation.
- DIY Monitoring Software would be an interesting project, and could better integrate with the combination of Computer and Hardware displays Terry likes.
- CONTROL Software is even more limited, except for some big-boat customized systems. DIY collaboration here would be a good project.
- INTEGRATION of Monitoring and Control software is needed for intelligent onboard systems.
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Regards, Terry King ...On the Red Sea at KAUST
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