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6201
System Electronic Navigational Chart (SENC)
In ECDIS, means a database, in the manufacturer’s internal ECDIS format, resulting from the lossless transformation of the entire ENC cont... more
In ECDIS, means a database, in the manufacturer’s internal ECDIS format, resulting from the lossless transformation of the entire ENC contents and its updates. It is this database that is accessed by ECDIS for the display generation and other navigational functions, and is equivalent to an up-to-date paper chart. The SENC may also contain information added by the mariner and information from other sources.
6202
System Raster Navigational Chart Database (SRNC)
In ECDIS, means a database resulting from the transformation of the RNC by the RCDS to include updates to the RNC by appropriate means.
6203
textual HO information
In ECDIS information presently contained in separate publications (e.g. SAILING DIRECTIONS) which may be incorporated in the ENC, and also t... more
In ECDIS information presently contained in separate publications (e.g. SAILING DIRECTIONS) which may be incorporated in the ENC, and also textual information contained in explanatory attributes of specific objects.
6204
time varying object
In ECDIS, an OBJECT which has one or more ATTRIBUTES, the value or values of which vary with time.
6205
true-motion display
In ECDIS, a DISPLAY in which OWN SHIP and each target moves with its own true motion, while the position of all charted information remains ... more
In ECDIS, a DISPLAY in which OWN SHIP and each target moves with its own true motion, while the position of all charted information remains fixed. See also RELATIVE MOTION DISPLAY.
6206
underscale
In ECDIS, the condition where data displayed are not the largest scale NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSE data available for that area.
6207
update information
In ECDIS, the data which are needed to update the TARGET DATA automatically. Update information comprises one or more UPDATE RECORDS.
6208
update mechanism
In ECDIS, the defined sequence of update operations necessary to update the TARGET DATA by applying the UPDATE INFORMATION to the content of... more
In ECDIS, the defined sequence of update operations necessary to update the TARGET DATA by applying the UPDATE INFORMATION to the content of the TARGET DATA so that no operator interaction is involved.
6209
warning
In ECDIS, an ALARM or INDICATION.
6210
water stabilization
In ECDIS, the reference system relative to the water based on course- and speed-through-water sensors.
6211
Worldwide Electronic Navigational Chart Data Base (WEND)
In ECDIS, a common, worldwide network of ENC datasets, based on IHO standards, designed specifically to meet the needs of international mari... more
In ECDIS, a common, worldwide network of ENC datasets, based on IHO standards, designed specifically to meet the needs of international maritime traffic using ECDIS which conform to the IMO PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
6212
zoom
In ECDIS, a method of enlarging (zoom in) or reducing (zoom out) graphics displayed on a SCREEN.
6213
bag
Finite, unordered collection of related items (objects or values) that may be repeated.
6214
IMSO
International Mobile Satellite Organization.
6215
SOLAS
International convention on “Safety Of Life At Sea”.
6216
Survey vessel (ship) or platform
A vessel or platform (e.g. aircraft) specially equipped for carrying out TOPOGRAPHIC, HYDROGRAPHIC and/or OCEANOGRAPHIC SURVEY.
6217
attribute label/code
In ECDIS, a fixed length numeric label or a 2-byte unsigned integer code of an ATTRIBUTE.
6218
back-up arrangement
In ECDIS, facilities enabling safe take-over of ECDIS functions and measures facilitating means for safe navigation of the remaining part of... more
In ECDIS, facilities enabling safe take-over of ECDIS functions and measures facilitating means for safe navigation of the remaining part of the voyage in case of ECDIS failure.
6219
applier
In ECDIS, used for an ENTITY controlling the application of the UPDATE INFORMATION, e.g. the mariner keying in update information, or softwa... more
In ECDIS, used for an ENTITY controlling the application of the UPDATE INFORMATION, e.g. the mariner keying in update information, or software inside ECDIS automatically processing the ENC update information.
6220
cell
In ECDIS, the basic unit of ENC DATA covering a defined geographical area bounded by two meridians and two parallels.