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New Integrated Navigation & Command System

From Krupp Atlas Elektronik

Nacos 20, a new computerized integrated navigation and command multi-processing system for the op- timization of navigation and bridge control of both standard and specif- ic purpose vessels, has been an- nounced by Krupp Atlas Electronik.

Integrating a series of navigational sensors and an autopilot within one modular work station consisting of standardized modules, interfaces and operational procedures, it is de- signed to realize precision naviga- tion at reduced cost while improving overall levels of safety.

A basic configuration comprises two of the latest Atlas Rasterscan radars, the 8600 ARPA and either a 7600 TM or ARPA unit, which are the only systems to offer continuous true daylight rasterscan viewing on a 16-inch screen; a doppler log; an echosounder; an Adaptive Radar

Controlled Autopilot (ARCAP), for which the 8600 ARPA additionally provides input and monitoring func- tions; and a central control console embodying a full-color Navigation

Information Display (NID), to- gether with interfaces for other sen- sors and bridge equipment.

Among key functions fulfilled by the system are determination of ac- tual position from up to three inde-

The new Krupp Atlc pendent primary sensors such as

Loran C, Decca and Satnav, in asso- ciation with an Atlas doppler log and a standard gyro system. Long- term route planning for deep sea operations by waypoint input and short-term maneuvering and track planning in coastal waters are also possible, the latter using predictive input from the 8600 ARPA.

Other main functions include au- tomatic track control via either the 8600 or ARCAP facility, with error limits and alarms depending on the precise operational mode; collision and avoidance alarm together with comprehensive, easily assimilated indicaton of navigational and other ship's data on the NID. Using a common data bus, the system also provides for functional integration of other ship's systems such as those for administration, communica- tions, engine control and centralized monitoring. Its flexible design con- cept additionally allows for integra- tion of future generations of naviga- tional equipment, including the

Navstar GPS.

Primary aims of the system are directed towards the consolidation and control of both routine and spe- cific data from various sources for central display at a console designed

Elektronik navigation and command system for one-man operation. A decentral- ized, redundant processing of opera- tional data principle is employed in which various key function areas are grouped organically and provided with relevant hardware for pro- cessing, operation and display.

Incorporating extensive on-line self-test facilities and designed to comply with DoT, DHI, USCG and other leading specifications,

NACOS 20 provides simple cost- effective installation and integra- tion with other systems in a ship while also allowing for reduced cost for overall system maintenance and personnel training.

Partly developed under sponsor- ship of the West Germany Ministry of Research and Technology's "Ship of the Future" project, a system is scheduled for installation on Krupp

Atlas Elektronik's own research ves- sel, MS "Schall", this December.

Three configurations have also been ordered by a leading Norwegian owner for new PROBO carriers presently undergoing construction in South Korea.

For a complete literature package describing the new system in full detail,

Circle 27 on Reader Service Card tlas Nacos 20.

Harbormaster Offers

Free 8-Page Brochure

On Propulsion Units

Harbormaster of Quincy, Mass.,

Division of Mathewson Corpora- tion, has available a free eight-page brochure on the Harbormaster® propulsion units produced by the company.

Harbormaster deck-mounted and thru-hull mounted propulsion units are illustrated in the publication, with pertinent data for each series given in easy-to-read chart form.

Included also are four pages of pho- tographs showing various types of vessels that are equipped with Har- bormaster units and thrusters. The back cover of the brochure gives a historical chronology of the compa- ny's outstanding accomplishments in its field.

The literature points out that

Harbormaster originated the con- cept of deck-mounted outboard drives, and in 1982 once agian origi- nated a new concept in steerable thrusters with its transverse- mounted series. This last series is attractively illustrated in color on the cover.

For a free copy of the Harbormas- ter brochure and further informa- tion,

Circle 65 on Reader Service Card

Korea's Samsung Shipyard

Offers 24-Page Brochure

On Facilities, Capabilities

Samsung Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (SSC) of Koje, South Korea, has published a 24-page full-color bro- chure describing the company and its shipbuilding facilities and capa- bilities.

Elaborately presented, photo- graphs, drawings, and text describe the up-to-date facilities and equip- ment of the yard, its layout (with a numbered diagram identifying all components), business scope, production capacity, design and special process procedures (showing design office, engine control console, engine room model and stern tube boring at block stage), quality con- trol program, and CAD/CAM sys- tems.

In addition there are photos of the vessel types that have been delivered by the yard and types that are now under construction, as well as a corporate organizational chart and a list of worldwide SCC and

Samsung Group offices, of which the shipyard is a part.

The guest facilities at the yard are given a special page in the brochure, with photos of Western- style apartments for owners, super- visors, makers and other visitors, and of the Guest House, which faces a magnificent seaside view and has single and twin rooms, suites, a res- taurant, bar, garden and other facil- ities.

For a free copy of the brochure from Samsung Shipbuilding,

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