Marine Technology and the North Development of Technologies and Technology Standards

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1 Marine Technology and the North Development of Technologies and Technology Standards Chuck Benton, President Team AR, Inc.

2 What I ll talk about Where do new technologies come from? Examples that relate to the Arctic! Where do Standards come from? Current Examples in the Maritime world

3 Augmented Reality Provides Intuitive Awareness Real World Maritime View Real World with Augmented Reality Real World with Obscured Visibility Obscured Visibility with Augmented Reality

4 Shallow Arctic Channel Finder Ice Depth > Limit The So What Tools to support Macro navigation exist, and mariners are challenged to identify risks in the areas immediately (<1NM) ahead A capability that enables mariners to avoid risks will enhance safety and facilitate us of Arctic waters. Technology / Product Integration of sensors and models can provide a fused model of what is directly ahead of a vessel. Augmented Reality can enable pilots/helmsmen to easily navigate through challenging areas. Key Participants Sponsor: DARPA End Users: Navy, USCG, NOAA, Commercial Industry: Itri Corp, Virginia Technology Systems, Inc., Brunswick Maine; Key Deliverables: Preliminary Architecture Specification Integration of a sensor suite, arctic model, and AR based navigation system Demonstration in Arctic environment (on vessel of opportunity) Recommendations for full scale development Funding ($M) FY12 FY13 Total DARPA Others (TBD) Milestones Leading to Fielded Capability Initial Capability (fully prototyped) 6 MAC * Demonstration 7 MAC * Complete 9 MAC * Technical POC: Chuck Benton, cbenton@tsinc.com, * Months After Contract Award

5 Internet Based Vessel Tracking 5

6 Task 2: Establish Arctic e-navigation Infrastructure Sub-Task 1: Establish Communications Infrastructure Performed by AGIS using LifeRing Integrating Iridium and all other available communications domains into a flexible, extensible network Sub-Task 2: Extend AIS-i Architecture to support e- Navigation and Maritime Cloud Extend Server REST functions to support e-navigation information sharing (note: this gives CSS access to the Maritime Cloud) Develop Client software module for Vessel Bridge to echo AIS Class A/B and other data to Maritime Cloud Integrate Virtual AtoN (AIS ASM messages) and similar protocols into Vessel NMEA standardized network 12 month task, TSI prime, AGIS subcontract 2000 hours total, LifeRing costs TBD ROM estimate: $200K

7 Task 3: Develop Every Ship A Sensor (ESAS) Toolkit Create an open source software toolkit to monitor and log NMEA data streams and create survey data Lat/Lon, Depth, Time, Speed/Heading, SOG/CMG Passive/seamless operation on vessel bridge Archived in the Maritime Cloud NOAA has strong interest, ongoing discussions with Tech Director for Office of Coastal Survey Available to any vessel to support navigation, SAR, Oil Spill Response, etc. Will also work anywhere in the world Candidate as US contribution to IMO e-navigation initiative 12 month task, TSI prime, 2000 hours total ROM estimate: $100K

8 Why AIS-I? AIS-I = Automatic Identification System Internet AIS A & B is great, but is not suitable for for Recreational Boaters AIS-I does not replace traditional AIS, but provides a new source of data. This addresses the DHS 2008 Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) and 2011 SVSS Implementation Plan. AIS-I will benefit not only recreational boaters, but also USCG, MX s, USACE, NOAA and others. AIS-I is an emerging standard

9 Standards Organizational Relationships RTCM (Radio Technical Commission Maritime) Develops and Maintains Standards for Vessel Navigation Systems Original Developer of AIS Class A & B, ECDIS, ARPA, GMDSS, and most other Maritime Standards SC133 is creating the AIS-I Standard ANSI X-12 Develops and Maintains Standards for Commerce X-12 has a Transportation Group, with a Maritime Sub- Group Standards include support for banking, ordering, scheduling, etc. Don t actually operate server farms, etc. MISDA (Marine Industry Data Standards Association) A 501(c)6 non-profit corporation that operates using the accredited standards of ANSI X-12 and others. Provides Services that enable Standards Functionality Chartered to serve its members, which is a range of Marine Industry organizations and individuals. Provides a high level of confidence in data it warehouses, and is by charter responsive to all of industry and government As a non-profit, could run the AIS-I Server farm (Service Provider)

10 Radio Technical Commission Maritime (RTCM) Special Committee 133, Data Exchange for Navigation-Related Applications for Mobile Devices (the AIS-I Standard) RTCM Members include Industry, Coast Guard, NOAA, US Army Corps of Engineers, Industry, End Users AIS-I Standard has been voted for acceptance, but with recommendations for update before final adoption. Revisions are in process. Once adopted, incorporation of standard AIS-I communication protocols into products to include chartplotters, navigation applications, and other systems will follow. Future expansion to meet various requirements is expected 10