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CD # 0064 Ecdis

ECDIS is an abbreviation for Electronic Chart Display and Information System. It is an electronic system that displays hydrographic information to assist safe navigation. An ECDIS consists of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) and the Electronic Chart Display and Information Equipment (ECDIE).

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CD # 0064 Ecdis

ECDIS is an abbreviation for Electronic Chart Display and Information System. It is an electronic system that displays hydrographic information to assist safe navigation. An ECDIS consists of Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) and the Electronic Chart Display and Information Equipment (ECDIE).

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E.C.D.I.S.

What is the name of the international standard for exchange of maritime digital electronic chart information?
S-57

ECDIS is an abbreviation for?


Electronic Chart Display and Information System

What is the number of the IMO resolution concerning ECDIS?


IMO res. A 817(19)

HMI is an abbreviation for?


Human Machine Interface

A chart made by using the Lambert projection can be considered to present?


Correct areas

Chart projections are classified according to the type of projection surface used. How many commonly used surfaces are
there?
3

A geoid refers to?


The actual size and shape of the earth.

How is an ellipsoid formed?


By rotating an ellipse about its minor axis

The “flattening” of the earth is approximately?


1/300

The surface of an ellipsoid is?


Regular

The first satellite datum was based on:


American NNSS (Transit)

The worlds first satellite based datum was named?


WGS-72

What is the reference datum for GPS?


WGS 84

In worst case, how much can the difference be expected to be between local datum and satellite datum?
Up to several nautical miles

What is the main element of geographical data?


Description of positions

Where can you find information about standard terms used in connection with electronic charts?
IMO resolution A. 817(19)

What is the definition of an Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC)?


ENC is a subset of ECDB

What is a raster chart?


A raster chart is a digital facsimile of the paper chart

Which of the following chart is considered “intelligent”?


The vector chart

The accuracy of data on a raster chart is exactly the same as?


The paper chart

What is the worst known difference between a local datum and WGS84?
7 NM

According to IMO, what type of charts should be used on ECDIS?


A vector chart

What is the IMO definition of ECDIS?


A system that display hydrographic information in order to assist the safe navigation.

An ECDIS consists of?


ENC and ECDIE
ECS is a system that?
Does not meet SOLAS requirements

A raster chart is a chart that is?


Used both in RCDS and ECDIS

Can a raster chart be displayed in head-up mode on today's ECDIS?


No

Vector charts can?


Can be displayed with any direction up

Can raster charts be “customised”?


No

Can raster charts provide navigational warnings?


No

What is the purpose of voyage planning?


To support the bridge team

How many stages are there in the planning of a safe voyage?


Four

A typical ECDIS “base display” shows the following information?


Coastline, sub sea dangers and traffic systems

What is the main purpose of the zoom function?


To select appropriate chart scale to the actual situation

What is the main purpose of the pan function?


Move the current chart on the screen

The ECDIS system can operate in how many modes?


Two

What is the definition of a waypoint?


A waypoint is a position where the ships course is to be changed

What is the definition of a leg?


A line connecting two turn-points

How can the ships course change be described in detail?


By specifying ships turn radius

What is the purpose of the “off track” limit?


Assist in controlling the ship track from planned track

When the route planning process is completed, what should then be done?
Validate and check all route data

If own ships position is erroneous on an ECDIS system, what is the result?


All positions, directions and courses taken from the ECDIS are erroneous

What is the most important thing to know about computerised systems?


Their limitations

Does STCW specify special training in use of ECDIS?


No

When own ships position input to ECDIS is wrong, what is the result?
Positions, range and bearings taken on the ECDIS will be wrong.

What is the effect of sailing in “Course mode”?


Ships course will not be corrected for off-set, but the course will be adjusted towards the nearest way point

Before using a pre-programmed ECDIS route, what should you do?


Check all route data thoroughly

What does a navigator who uses an ECDIS require?


Good navigational knowledge and a professional job attitude

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