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Phoenix Vessel Traffic Control System

Development History

In early 1993 we began work on an intelligent vessel traffic control system which expanded on our core ACCIS (Anti-Collision Chart Information System) technology. The Phoenix Vessel Traffic Control System consists of:

bulleta GPS-based shipboard anti-collision navigation system
bulletfixed-station vessel traffic controller (software) capable of monitoring multiple vessels & issuing course corrections
bulletradio transceiver linking ships & control computer.

Three major components of the Phoenix Vessel Traffic Control System were developed:

bulletThe shipboard anti-collision navigation system was tested & performs as designed. Anti-collision routines warn the operator of impending collision with charted obstructions, using the ship's draft & clearance information to prevent grounding.
bulletA packet wireless network system functions as a message device connecting the onboard computer & radio transceiver.
bulletThe ACCIS system was modified to perform as a fixed station VTCS controller for multiple vessels.

Recognizing the significance of our spill prevention technology in relation to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, Vice President Al Gore pledged to retain the materials we sent him for future consideration as he & the President worked on related policies & programs. However, federal SBIR grant program managers failed to fund our proposal, so we continued development on our own.

 

For More Information Contact:

Pam Rieli

Phoenix Navigation & Guidance Inc.
E10074 County Road H58 - Munising, Michigan USA
Email: info@phoenixnavigation.com 

Web site: http://phoenixnavigation.com

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