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Vessel Navigation and Traffic Services for Safe and Efficient Ports and Waterways Interim Report (1996) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 54-55

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From page 54...
... Although some automated processing of CCTV imagery is feasible, most data from CCTV disclavs must be processed by human operators. An electronic chart is a digitized version of a nautical chart, with graphic representations of water depths, shorelines, topographical features, aids to navigation, and hazards.
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From page 55...
... Notices to Mariners, published by each Coast Guard district, contain chart corrections and other information of interest. Other publications for mariners include U.S.
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Key Terms

  • coast guard
  • electronic chart
  • nautical miles
  • guard district
  • national ocean

  • nautical charts
  • ports information
  • ports provides
  • service provides
  • radar provides

  • provides predictable
  • radio beacon
  • detailed ports
  • radio beacons
  • differential global

  • computer software
  • chart display
  • predictable positioning
  • graphic representations
  • direction finder

  • topographical features
  • positioning accuracy
  • global positioning
  • civilian users
  • radio direction

  • hydrographic surveys
  • water depths
  • vessel operators
  • electronic charts


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