AIS Instrument

Measurements and Applications

AIS communicates a ships ID, position, course, and speed to local ships and stations ashore. This information is used to monitor the local area, and prevent collisions.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Automatic Identification System
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
Iridium
Maturity
Medium Heritage
Instrument Type
Other
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Radio-positioning system
Sampling
Other
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
 

Instrument Missions

Iridium NEXT - Iridium NEXT (2017 - 2037)

Instrument Measurements