Review article
https://doi.org/10.31217/p.34.1.21
On VDES/ECDIS Integration
Antonio Škrobonja
orcid.org/0000-0002-5267-140X
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Sanjin Valčić
orcid.org/0000-0003-2950-9276
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Srđan Žuškin
orcid.org/0000-0001-8389-828X
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
David Brčić
orcid.org/0000-0003-0643-841X
; University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies, Rijeka, Croatia
Abstract
Recently, the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) has developed VHF data exchange system (VDES). It is recognized as an efficient tool for the usage of the radio spectrum with applied new techniques in information transmission. The authors propose the possibilities of VDES to be integrated with Electronic Chart Display and Information system (ECDIS), performing as a single point for data acquisition and distribution for monitoring and processing in the ECDIS. VDES satellite link component is emphasized as a part which could extend the safety of navigation as well as possible VDES applications for future service. A completely new architecture is proposed to get efficient and reliable data path, especially in ship’s communications. VDES could become a key point in safe and secure communications with both terrestrial and satellite components, resulting in a new area of integration possibilities. The main role of VDES in ship communications could be in critical instances of the ship’s operation as well as distress situations.
Keywords
VHF Data Exchange System; e-Navigation; Automatic Identification System; Electronic Chart Display and Information System; Integrated Bridge System; GMDSS integration
Hrčak ID:
240151
URI
Publication date:
30.6.2020.
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