The electronic chart : functions, potential and limitations of a new marine navigation system /
Hecht Horst, Bernhard Berking, Gert Buttgenbach, Mathias Jonas and Lee Alexander.
- Lemmer : GITC, 2002.
- xiii, 283 p. : ill. ; 25 cm + CD-rom 4 3/4 in.
Bibliography: p. 273-277) - Includes index.
An imaginary voyage with an electronic chart -- Components and functions of an onboard electronic chart display system -- ECDIS, ECS and RCDS -- Data -- Hydrographic matters -- From data to chart functions -- Navigational functions of the electronic chart -- Integration with other navigational systems -- Data services -- Updating of electronic sharts -- Safety issues: benefits and risks -- Economic aspects -- Regulatory and legal implications -- ECDIS training -- Status of development and implementation -- Demo software tryECDIS!
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Navigation Aids to navigation. Electronics in navigation.