AUTOMATIC TARGET TRACKING IN SPERRY COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM

A description of the function of the Sperry Collision Avoidance System is presented. The system consists of a console displaying a Sperry Mk 12 or Mk 16 radar and a small digital computer with inputs from a speed log and gyrocompass. The article discusses the independent operation of the system, or its integration into a total bridge system. Its advantages are noted, making its disadvantages apparent. Sperry claims greater ship safety and easier operation with this collision avoidance system.

• Corporate Authors:

  Engineering, Chemical and Marine Press, Limited

  33-39 Bowling Green Lane
  London EC1P 1AH,   England 
• Publication Date: 1972-7-28

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 21,23
• Serial:
  • Shipbuilding and Shipping Record
  • Volume: 120
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Transport and Technical Publications Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash avoidance systems; Information processing; Integrated systems; Navigation systems; Radar
• Old TRIS Terms: Integrated navigation systems
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00041830
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 19 1973 12:00AM