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How does the master know that his AIS unit is working properly?
AIS provides:
w a built-in integrity test (BIIT) running continuously or at appropriate intervals;
w monitoring of the availability of the data
w an error detection mechanism of the transmitted data; and
w error checking of the received data.
If no sensor is installed or if the sensor (e.g. the gyro) fails to provide data, the AIS automatically transmita the "not
available" data value. However, the integrity check cannot validate the accuracy of the data received by the AIS. The AIS
requires that an alarm output (relay) be connected to an audible alarm device or the ship's alarm system, if available.
Alternatively, the BIIT alarm system may use the alarm messages' output on the Presentation Interface (PI), provided its alarm
system is AIS compatible.
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How does the master know that the information received from another AIS unit
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The master can authenticate the information from his AIS unit by cross-checking with the vessels radar and by visual observations.
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Why do AIS messages not include the rudder angle?
- Rudder angle information is not always representative of the actual manoeuvre of the vessel. Transmitting rudder angle
information may mislead the recipient and can be dangerous.
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16. For what purposes could the stored or recorded data be used?
The data could be used for a variety of purposes, such as:
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w generating statistics
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What are the differences between AIS Class A and AIS Class B stations?
Class A meets SOLAS carriage requirements and is now in the process of implementation. Class A units are _in full
production. They can be required by administrations for other vessels as domestic or regional carriage requirements dictate.
Class 13 is proposed for vessels not covered by 1OLAS carriage requirements. It is still under investigation for feasbility of
technical, practical and cost concepts. The Class B standard is under development.
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Should AIS data be integrated on the same display as information from other
sensors in a VTS?
Ideally, yes. All sensor information should be integrated on a single display.
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