Automatic Identification System

This article discusses the role of the automatic identification system (AIS) in enhancing maritime domain awareness (MDA). The AIS is an international standard for ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship communication and was developed primarily as a tool for maritime safety. AIS equipment mounted aboard vessels continuously and autonomously transmits information about the vessel. The real-time information on ship position and identity can help nations monitor activity in sensitive areas. Since detection and identification of vessels is a key component of MDA, the Coast Guard believes that AIS can provide a critical part of the vessel-tracking needs for building MDA. Several projects are in place to gain this capability.

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• Authors:
  • Tetreault, Brian
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: pp 27-28, 30
• Serial:
  • Proceedings of the Marine Safety & Security Council
  • Volume: 63
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: U.S Coast Guard Headquarters
  • ISSN: 1547-9676

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Awareness; Communication systems; Detection and identification; Detection and identification system applications; Detection and identification systems; Maritime safety; Real time information; Security; Ships; Technology
• Identifier Terms: United States Coast Guard
• Uncontrolled Terms: Automatic vessel identification systems
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01042298
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 13 2007 10:27PM