Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Example of AIS Display Information and Tracking
The IPS will display AIS data when AIS(!AIVDM string) input is detected as serial or UDP data through an Ethernet packet. Double click on the green triangular shape to display information about a specific vessel.
If valid AIS data is received it will automatically be displayed and the AIS toolbar icon will change from grey to light blue. The following AIS settings are available in the AIS dialog which is displayed when he AIS toolbar icon is clicked:
Set AIS CPA:
Sets AIS closest point of approach. When another vessel's path would lead to a CPA that is less than the CPA set by the user, the triangular shape representing that vessel turns red. The minimum AIS CPA is 0.25 nm and the maximum AIS CPA is 20.00 nm. The default is 2.00 nm.
Set AIS No Activity Time Out:
Sets the time required for a vessel to be removed from the display due to no data updates concerning that vessel. The minimum AIS No Activity Time Out is 5 minutes and the maximum No Activity Time Out is 20.00 minutes. The default is 15 minutes.
Zoom to AIS Extent:
Will zoom to display all current AIS targets.
Process AIS Buoy:
Aids To Navigation Data (ATON) will be displayed automatically when valid ATON data is received through an !AIVDM string. Double click on the buoy shape to display information about a specific buoy.