Abstract
The DockingAssist system is a centralised, costeffective,
real-time navigation system that provides the necessary
centimetre positioning and speed accuracy to ensure
efficient and safe manoeuvring within a entire port area,
thereby enhancing vessel trajectory and providing
constant monitoring of moored/docked vessels. By reducing
transit, this system will result in improved port traffic
management and lower operating expenses, CO2 emissions
and fuel usage, thereby lessening the environmental
impact of shipping. The reduced transit time will
increase throughput in ports with a low investment. Our
solution is based on WiMAX technology transmitting DGNSS
positioning data in harbours. We provide proof-of-concept
results based on empirical measurements performed in a
real harbour. We find
that WiMAX fulfils the requirements for accurate vessel
positioning and navigation in harbour environment while
providing wireless network capacity also for other
services.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings |
Subtitle of host publication | 10th Workshop on Positioning, Navigation and Communication, WPNC 2013 |
Publisher | IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4673-6033-3 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4673-6031-9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
Event | 10th Workshop on Positioning, Navigation and Communication, WPNC 2013 - Dresden, Germany Duration: 20 Mar 2013 → 21 Mar 2013 |
Workshop
Workshop | 10th Workshop on Positioning, Navigation and Communication, WPNC 2013 |
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Abbreviated title | WPNC 2013 |
Country/Territory | Germany |
City | Dresden |
Period | 20/03/13 → 21/03/13 |
Keywords
- DGNSS
- harbour
- measurements
- navigation
- port
- portable pilot unit
- positioning
- wiMAX