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The Electronic Chart - 2nd edition

By Horst Hecht, Bernhard Berking, Gert Büttgenbach, Mathias Jonas and Lee Alexander

The electronic chart, the most significant development in marine navigation since the advent of radar over 50 years ago, introduced a new level of performance to navigation. As a completely new and interactive navigation information system, it has the potential for displaying all necessary chart and navigation-related information required for the safe operation of a vessel.

The Electronic Chart, 2nd edition, written Horst Hecht, Bernhard Berking, Gert Büttgenbach, Mathias Jonas and Lee Alexander, and peer-reviewed by Adam J. Kerr, gives mariners, manufacturers, maritime administrators, hydrographers, chart data providers, GIS experts etc. an excellent overview on 'Marine Electronic Charts'. Chart data and navigational functions are described as well as:

system configuration
database and data structure for vector and raster data
updating chart data
data availability and data distribution
ECDIS voyage planning and monitoring
integration with GPS, radar, AIS and track control hydrographic basics
liability, legal and economic aspects
glossary of ECDIS and modern navigation.

The Electronic Chart is perfectly suited for education and training, daily use onboard and familiarisation with this new navigation tool by hydrographic offices, maritime safety administrations, shipping companies, maritime academies, universities, equipment manufacturers and professional mariners, among others.

To experience the potential of ECDIS yourself, a CD accompanies the book with software offering demonstrations of the several systems described. Colourful illustrations make the book attractive and easy to read.

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About the Authors

Horst Hecht is Director of the Department 'Nautical Hydrography' at the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), Hamburg and Rostock (Germany). He has been involved with ECDIS data and standardisation for many years.

Dr Bernhard Berking is Professor for Navigation at ISSUS (University for Applied Sciences Hamburg) and Visiting Professor for Electronic Navigation Systems at the World Maritime University (Malmö/Sweden). He is responsible for ECDIS training.

Gert B. Büttgenbach is Director of SevenCs GmbH, Germany. He is a graduate of ISSUS and worked at ISSUS as technical co-ordinator of the German ECDIS trials. In 1992 he co-founded SevenCs.

Dr Mathias Jonas is head of production of nautical publications and electronic data at the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) of Germany. He is in charge of the international Colours & Symbols Maintenance Working Group of IHO.

Lee Alexander is an Associate Research Professor of Electronic Charting, University of New Hampshire, USA. Previously, he was a Research Scientist with the US Coast Guard and a Visiting Scientist with the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

Review

This book is a unique commentary which gets to the heart of ECDIS, providing invaluable insight and practical answers. It has been praised by experts in the field as an excellent source of information and a comprehensive and knowledgeable overview, long overdue, and essential reading.
Dr Wyn Williams, Hydrographic Office, UK

The publication of this book marks a great step forward in the broad acceptance of electronic charting technology. The authors are among the most highly respected pioneers in this field.
Michael J. Casey, Canadian Hydrographic Service, Canada

The book provides the professional navigator with an excellent insight into the functionalities and characteristics of the electronic chart. From a technical point of view, the book should also prove itself to be a standard reference on the topic for students, teachers and researchers alike. ECDIS demonstration software further enhances the attractiveness of this very welcome publication in the field of navigation.
Prof. of Maritime Education & Training Peter Muirhead (WMU), Sweden

Like radar, GPS, and AIS, the electronic chart is destined to become an important addition to the modern navigation bridge. Similar to the way ECDIS improves situational awareness, this book reveals the big picture about electronic charting. The authors identify and explain key issues concerning the use of electronic charts that will empower mariners to harness the potential of ECDIS to optimise navigation safety, efficiency and economy.
Captain John D. Pace, Master Mariner, Canada

I've had a good look at the book and find it to be clear and concisely written, nicely printed and well illustrated. It is not cheap but should be closely looked at by those involved in the field of ECs or those looking to find out more about the subject.
Larry Robbins Review

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