Systems and methods for vessel position reporting and monitoring
US9842504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S2205/04
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for vessel position reporting and monitoring. Methods and systems for augmenting e-Navigation messages to provide ancillary information, such as a history of previous vessel positions. A compact representation is provided, in which transmitters may select among a plurality of possible position layouts to provide a compact representation. Transmitted messages are received by a satellite or other surveillance platform employing a compatible radio frequency receiver to collect message signals over a large area or great distance.
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