5.30 AIS and Radar Target Association
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5.30 AIS and Radar Target Association

 An automatic target association function based on harmonized criteria avoids the presentation of two target symbols for the same physical target.

  5.30.1 If the target data from AIS and radar tracking are both available and if the association criteria (e.g. position, motion) are fulfilled such that the AIS and radar information are considered as one physical target, then as a default condition, the activated AIS target symbol and the alphanumeric AIS target data should be automatically selected and displayed.

  5.30.2 The user should have the option to change the default condition to the display of tracked radar targets and should be permitted to select either radar tracking or AIS alphanumeric data.

  5.30.3 For an associated target, if the AIS and radar information become sufficiently different, the AIS and radar information should be considered as two distinct targets and one activated AIS target and one tracked radar target should be displayed. No alarm should be raised.

Parent topic: 5 Operational Requirements for the Radar System
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