Fiche du document
15 juin 2016
- handle: 10670/1.v2avkv
- hal: hal-01724104
info:eu-repo/semantics/OpenAccess
Mots-clés
Automatic Identification System AIS maritime traffic Research Platform World maritime trade Strategy of shipping companiesSujets proches
Mass communication Communications industries TrafficCiter ce document
Arnaud Serry, « THE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS): A DATA SOURCE FOR STUDYING MARITIME TRAFFIC », HAL-SHS : géographie, ID : 10670/1.v2avkv
Métriques
Partage / Export
Résumé
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automatic tracking system used on as a tool to increase navigation safety and efficiency as well as vessel traffic management. It enhances maritime safety and security. AIS' contributions are undeniable in spite of some deficiencies and technical restrictions. This article presents the impacts and uses of AIS technology that can provide useful information to study maritime traffic, especially for the scientific community and port authorities. This desktop study is carried out in the framework of the implementation of a platform to reconstruct shipping routes using AIS data.