The electronic chart
Subtitle: fundamentals, functions, data and other essentials : a textbook for ECDIS use and training
By: Horst Hecht [and others]
Edition: 3rd rev. ed.
Publisher: Geomares
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Lemmer, the Netherlands
Language: eng
Number of pages: 378
ISBN-13: 9789080620582
Subjects: Nautical charts; Data processing; Aids to navigation; Digital mapping; Electronics in navigation
Other titles: Textbook for ECDIS use and training
Description: A comprehensive reference on ECDIS with each topic systematically built upon by information covered in the previous chapters. Includes references to international standards and requirements.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-371) and index.
Table of contents: title: Part A: Fundamentals; title: An imaginary voyage with an electronic chart; title: Components and functions of an onboard electronic chart display system; title: ECDIS, RCDS and ECS; title: Data: types, structures and standards; title: Hydrographic matters; title: ENC visualisation; title: from data to chart display; title: Part B: ECDIS-related functions; title: User interface and system configuration; title: Chart handling functions; title: Chart display-related functions and tools; title: Route planning functions; title: Route monitoring functions; title: Integration with other navigational systems; title: RCDS mode of operation; title: Part C: Data services and updates; title: Official data services for ECDIS; title: Chart updating; title: Part D: ECDIS training; title: The need and objectives of ECDIS training; title: Realisation and implementation of ECDIS training; title: ECDIS training software; title: Part E: Other essential ECDIS aspects; title: Back-up and integrity monitoring; title: Safety issues: benefits and risks; title: Regulatory and legal implications; title: Economic aspects; title: Additional layers and new applications; title: Future trends in chart related navigation technology.