ECDIS - ITS IMPACT TODAY

This paper discusses the development of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) and Electronic Chart Systems (ECS) generally. The role of ECDIS and its implementation is also discussed and compared with the trend by manufacturers to the alternative ECS. International developments in relation to ECDIS and ECS initiatives are looked at briefly and a view on the relationship between government and commercial organizations is presented with reference to the safety of navigation.

  • Supplemental Notes:
    • J Navigation, v 48 n 2, May 1995, p 234 [5 p, 6 ref]
  • Authors:
    • Riches, B A
  • Publication Date: 1995

Language

  • English

Subject/Index Terms

Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00711026
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM