
Quark-elec Manual
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2018
V2.0
13. Glossary
USB:
cable for communication and power supply between
devices.
NMEA 0183:
is a combined electrical and data specification for communication between marine
electronics
MMSI (Maritime mobile service identity):
is a unique 9 digit number that is assigned to an AIS
transponder. Similar to a cell phone number, your MMSI number is your unique calling number for
that AIS transponder.
IMO (International Maritime Organization):
is a unique identifier for ships and for registered ship
management companies. For ships, it consists of the three letters "IMO" followed by the seven-
digit number assigned to all ships
Draught/Draft:
is the vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the hull (keel), with
the thickness of the hull included
Quark-elec (UK)
Unit 7, the Quadrant
Newark close
Royston, UK
SG8 5HL