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AIS, About AIS, Selecting an AIS target, Searching for AIS vessels, Displaying target information

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21 AIS About AIS If a compatible AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the MFD system, then any targets detected by these devices can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range. AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on chart and radar images. The AIS is an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance. You can set alarms to notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost. Selecting an AIS target When you select an AIS icon, the symbol changes to selected target symbol. Only one target can be selected at a time. Ú Note: Pop-up information must be enabled to see the vessel's name. Refer to "Chart settings" on page 49. Searching for AIS vessels You can search for AIS targets by using the find option in the menu. If the cursor is active, the system searches for vessels around the cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system searches for vessels around your vessel's position. Displaying target information AIS| HDS Live Operator Manual 153

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AIS
About AIS
If a compatible AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected
to the MFD system, then any targets detected by these devices can
be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position
for DSC transmitting devices within range.
AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on chart and radar images.
The AIS is an important tool for safe travelling and collision
avoidance. You can set alarms to notify you if an AIS target gets too
close or if the target is lost.
Selecting an AIS target
When you select an AIS icon, the symbol changes to selected target
symbol. Only one target can be selected at a time.
Ú
Note:
Pop-up information must be enabled to see the vessel's
name. Refer to
"Chart settings"
on page 49.
Searching for AIS vessels
You can search for AIS targets by using the find option in the menu.
If the cursor is active, the system searches for vessels around the
cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system searches for
vessels around your vessel's position.
Displaying target information
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AIS
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