Handbook on Electronic and Acoustic Navigationsystems

摘要

Professor Kjerstad has written a comprehensive textbook intended for use in maritime studies and as a reference book for all working with navigation system in the maritime industry. The 730 page book with more than 1100 color figures reflects both in depth theory and a lot of examples of a more operational nature. All figures can be provided in powerpoint format for lecturers using the book. On the cover of the book, one can read that the intention with the textbook was to include all navigational instruments that are to be found on modern ships. This include advanced survey-, offshore-, DP- and fishing vessels. The content is prepared to the greatest degree possible to cover the description in IMO model courses, as well as the description given in the revised STCW-95 convention (Manila 2010 amendment) on the operational and management level. Some of the system theory must also be considered to have a level above STCW. The book is divided into 4 parts: Part 1 presents basic geodesy and line of positions theory, as well as all relevant radio navigation systems. Most emphasis is laid on satellite navigation systems (GNSS), as well as systems to improve the performance of them. Short-range systems used in survey and DP-operations are described. Great weight is attached to performance and limitations of the systems. This part also describes integration of instruments and problems that this entails.