Title :
Global maritime surveillance with satellite-based AIS
Author_Institution :
Carsten Tobehn, OHB-Syst. AG, Bremen, Germany
Abstract :
A space based receiving system for signals of the automatic identification system (AIS) will extend the coverage of the existing ground network, which is limited to the coastal zone (30-50 nautical miles) to open seas. With newly available satellite-based AIS receivers, the complete global ocean shipping fleet of about 60,000 ships (AIS Class A) can be tracked. The safe processing and distribution of satellite-based AIS messages to authorized users by a public traffic monitoring centre will contribute to a significantly enhanced maritime safety and security.
Keywords :
marine radar; marine safety; radio receivers; satellite communication; surveillance; authorized users; automatic identification system; global maritime surveillance; global ocean shipping fleet; ground network; maritime safety; maritime security; public traffic monitoring centre; satellite based AIS receivers; space based receiving system; Europe; Marine vehicles; Monitoring; Navigation; Safety; Satellite broadcasting; Sea measurements; Security; Surveillance; Time of arrival estimation;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 2009 - EUROPE
Conference_Location :
Bremen
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2522-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2523-5
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANSE.2009.5278192
