Tools for Supporting Decision Making in Navigation with Integrated Bridge Systems

Mikael Lindholm, Eskil Westermark, Jaakko Lehtosalo

Abstract:	New integrated navigation systems have dramatically changed bridge routines on ships. Technology has solved many problems present in traditional navigation methods, position estimation is accurate with satellite navigation systems and automated steering devices follow pre-defined routes. But by utilising automation, we add a new layer in the control process. Autopilots, dynamic positioning systems, speed pilots and joystick controls process all steering demands prior to manoeuvre execution. In order to maximise navigation performance of the ship, crew members need comprehensive knowledge about automation mechanics and tools to monitor and analyse navigation system b&iWiOW. This paper discusses these demands from the seafarers point of view and one solution for solving these problems by means of developing a decision support software, the Advanced Navigation Software (ANS).
Published in:	Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Meeting of The Institute of Navigation (1996) June 19 - 21, 1996 Royal Sonesta Hotel Cambridge, MA
Pages:	335 - 341
Cite this article:	Lindholm, Mikael, Westermark, Eskil, Lehtosalo, Jaakko, "Tools for Supporting Decision Making in Navigation with Integrated Bridge Systems," Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Meeting of The Institute of Navigation (1996), Cambridge, MA, June 1996, pp. 335-341.
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