Optimization of the Maritime Signaling System in the Lagoon of Venice
Aids to Navigation (AtoN) are auxiliary devices intended to support maritime navigation. They include both traditional signals (e.g., buoys and lights) and electronic aids, as for example those transmitted to ships through automatic tracking systems. In both cases, international organizations togeth...
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doaj-7e87746f35b5492db55d525a35dae1272020-11-25T00:13:54ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202019-03-01195121610.3390/s19051216s19051216Optimization of the Maritime Signaling System in the Lagoon of VeniceFabiana Di Ciaccio0Paolo Menegazzo1Salvatore Troisi2Department of Sciences and Technologies, Parthenope University of Naples, 80143 Naples, ItalyStrategic Planning, Port Authority of Venice, 30123 Venice, ItalyDepartment of Sciences and Technologies, Parthenope University of Naples, 80143 Naples, ItalyAids to Navigation (AtoN) are auxiliary devices intended to support maritime navigation. They include both traditional signals (e.g., buoys and lights) and electronic aids, as for example those transmitted to ships through automatic tracking systems. In both cases, international organizations together with local authorities define technical specifications and standards on their use. Work still being finalized in the Venetian Lagoon made it necessary an assessment of the existing signaling system to guarantee the maximum level of safety in the waterways. Considering the severe atmospheric conditions to which the Lagoon is frequently subjected and the bathymetry restrictions affecting the navigation, an alternative aid system has been formalized for the first time in Italy. It is based on electronic and identification devices employed to virtualize the AtoN that will not be located at sea but only remotely identified by their coded messages, thus guaranteeing the continuity of port operations in any visibility conditions. This paper presents the procedures followed to reach a solution in line with the safety and efficiency standards given for the AtoN systems, considering position and luminous characteristics of physical signals in the first case, theoretical and statistical studies on Virtual AIS AtoN placement in the second case.http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/19/5/1216virtual AtoNAISAtoNECDISe-navigationsafetyroute planningvisibility |
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Optimization of the Maritime Signaling System in the Lagoon of Venice |
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Optimization of the Maritime Signaling System in the Lagoon of Venice |
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Optimization of the Maritime Signaling System in the Lagoon of Venice |
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Optimization of the Maritime Signaling System in the Lagoon of Venice |
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Optimization of the Maritime Signaling System in the Lagoon of Venice |
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optimization of the maritime signaling system in the lagoon of venice |
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Aids to Navigation (AtoN) are auxiliary devices intended to support maritime navigation. They include both traditional signals (e.g., buoys and lights) and electronic aids, as for example those transmitted to ships through automatic tracking systems. In both cases, international organizations together with local authorities define technical specifications and standards on their use. Work still being finalized in the Venetian Lagoon made it necessary an assessment of the existing signaling system to guarantee the maximum level of safety in the waterways. Considering the severe atmospheric conditions to which the Lagoon is frequently subjected and the bathymetry restrictions affecting the navigation, an alternative aid system has been formalized for the first time in Italy. It is based on electronic and identification devices employed to virtualize the AtoN that will not be located at sea but only remotely identified by their coded messages, thus guaranteeing the continuity of port operations in any visibility conditions. This paper presents the procedures followed to reach a solution in line with the safety and efficiency standards given for the AtoN systems, considering position and luminous characteristics of physical signals in the first case, theoretical and statistical studies on Virtual AIS AtoN placement in the second case. |
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virtual AtoN AIS AtoN ECDIS e-navigation safety route planning visibility |
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