AISATN
GEO OBJECT CLASSES
Object Class: Automatic Identification System (AIS) as an aid to navigation
Acronym: AISATN Code: ?
Camel case: AisAsAidToNavigation
Set Attribute_A: DATEND; DATSTA; MMSICO; NOBJNM; OBJNAM; STATUS; VALMXR;
Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;
Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;
Definition:
Automatic Identification Systems (AISs) are designed to be capable of providing a predefined set of information about ships to other ships and to coastal authorities automatically. AIS equipment becomes an aid to navigation when it is placed on a navigational mark. In particular it can provide the identity of the mark, its position, and, if required, special messages. (Adapted from IMO website and expanded)
References:
INT 1: S17.1 and S17.2 M3: M-4: B - 480
Remarks:
The body carrying the AIS is a separate object.
Distinction:
No distinctions.
Justification:
to be completed
Comments:
No comments
Agreed by SNPWG 9 or earlier