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CEOS EO HANDBOOK – INSTRUMENT SUMMARY
- AIS
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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
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.
Resolution Summary
Swath Summary
Accuracy Summary
Waveband Summary
Instrument Measurements
Measurements Overview
Instrument Missions
Iridium NEXT - Iridium NEXT (2017 - 2037)
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