A Google Mashup added to the tools utilized by the the Bridge Resource Management Team will enable watch officers to seamlessly manage and analyze data in the decision making process. EarthNC http://earthnc.com/ now has NOAA charts available which can be overlayed on the geospatioal imagery of Google Earth.
ECDIS is now evolving into a complete maritime Geographical Information System (GIS) with the inclusion of real time weather data. Input from experienced mariners will expand the capabilities, while integrating hardware and software of GIS.
Stranded Mariner
· 2 years ago
Excellent article John! I think there are still a lot of improvements to be implemented, before we are using user friendly information technology in the maritime sector, with the same ease and efficiency as is widely accepted in other sectors of industry.
John
· 2 years ago
Great comments guys, thanks. Be sure to check out my latest article; "San francisco Oil Spill Hearings - A Response to Admiral Bone, USCG"
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ECDIS is now evolving into a complete maritime Geographical Information System (GIS) with the inclusion of real time weather data. Input from experienced mariners will expand the capabilities, while integrating hardware and software of GIS.
I think there are still a lot of improvements to be implemented, before we are using user friendly information technology in the maritime sector, with the same ease and efficiency as is widely accepted in other sectors of industry.