INTEGRATED TOTAL CONTROL OF THE BRIDGE

Progress in the development of navigation systems and computer technology opens new possibilities with regard to integrated bridge systems. Studies indicate a potential for improvements in terms of both safety and efficiency. This paper presents a bridge concept that exploits the state-of-the-art technology. Key elements in the concept are the electronic chart system (ECDIS), the nautical information display (NID), and the ARPA/radar unit. The proposed solution to Integrated Total Control of the Bridge (ITB) has been evaluated by simulator. A significant reduction of the operator workload in restricted waters was verified. There is, however, still room for considerable improvement in this area of vessel operation

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Transactions paper
• Authors:
  • Kristiansen, S
  • Rensvik, E
  • Mathisen, L
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 19p., incl. discuss.
• Serial:
  • Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers-Transactions
  • Volume: 97
  • Publisher: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cognition; Workload
• Uncontrolled Terms: Electronic charts; Mental workload
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic radar plotting; Integrated bridge systems; Itb (Integrated total control of the bridge); One man bridge; System descriptions
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00660572
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Technical Information Facility
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 21 1994 12:00AM