2 Functionality
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2 Functionality

  2.1 The system should be capable of operating in a number of modes:

  • .1 an "autonomous and continuous" mode for operation in all areas. This mode should be capable of being switched to/from one of the following alternate modes by a competent authority;

  • .2 an "assigned" mode for operation in an area subject to a competent authority responsible for traffic monitoring such that the data transmission interval and/or time slots may be set remotely by that authority; and

  • .3 a "polling" or controlled mode where the data transfer occurs in response to interrogation from a ship or competent authority.

Parent topic: Annex 3 - Recommendation on Performance Standards for an Universal Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS)
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