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6.1.1 AIS Target Symbol Descriptions
Symbols for each AIS target displayed on the radar view is as described below,
Own Ship
GPS Reception: Normal / Color: Blue
Under normal GPS reception, own ship is located in the center of the
radar view.
AIS Target
Color: Blue
Ship equipped with AIS system in the surrounding sea will appear on the
radar view as an AIS target.
Selected Target
Color: Blue / Flashing Black Frame
Use the arrow keys to select any target on the radar view. After selected,
press <ENT> and the detailed information on each target can be viewed.
Dangerous
Target
Color: Red / Circled Frame
When distance to a ship is smaller than CPA/TCPA, the target will be
circled in RED. Use the arrow keys to select the dangerous target and to
view its detailed information.
Friend Ship
Color: Magenta
If any pre-stored Friend Ship is nearby, the Friend Ship will appear in
Magenta on the radar view.
Lost Signal
Target
Color: Blue / Crossed
If reception of an AIS target
has ceased
over 10 mi
nutes, a “
X
” will be
displayed over it. The target will disappear from the Radar View after its
reception
has ceased
for one hour.
AtoN (Real)
Color: Green / Plus Sign
The icon will be displayed if any AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation) Real is in
the range of reception.
AtoN (Virtual)
Color: Green / Plus Sign and Undercut
The icon will be displayed if any AIS AtoN (Aids to Navigation) Virtual is
in the range of reception.
SAR
Color: Black
The icon will be displayed if any air plane is in the range of reception.
SART
Color: Green / Cross
The icon will be displayed if any SART message is sent out.
Table 6-1-1 AIS target symbol