L3 Technologies AIS User Manual
Marine Systems
Aviation Recorders
Rev. 02 Page 3--23
July 29/03
Automatic Identification System
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Figure 3--15. Calculating Antenna Position
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This completes the configuration requirements of the AIS. The next step involves
checking the system linkup to ship’s dGPS and Gyro. To check these links you
must enter the Own Ship Data screen of the interface.
checking the system linkup to ship’s dGPS and Gyro. To check these links you
must enter the Own Ship Data screen of the interface.
(10) Enter FNC and then ENT. This will get you to Own Ship Data screen. The screen
will display ship positional and heading information.
(11) Confirm ship positional data, heading and SOG/COG/ROT data is correct by refer-
encing the equipment repeater display.
The AIS is now placed in service. It is to remain operational at all times when the
vessel is operating unless given specific authorization to discontinue operation by
local maritime authorities. The only interaction with the interface will be to view sur-
rounding ship traffic identification information and to enter voyage specific data at
the start of each voyage.
vessel is operating unless given specific authorization to discontinue operation by
local maritime authorities. The only interaction with the interface will be to view sur-
rounding ship traffic identification information and to enter voyage specific data at
the start of each voyage.