Kongsberg Maritime Launches New Simulation Software
Kongsberg Maritime has once again raised the standards of ship simulation, with the June 04 launch of Polaris 4.4.0, the latest version of its groundbreaking Polaris bridge simulation architecture. The fully scaleable Polaris 4.4.0 software forms the basis of either PC based desktop simulation systems or multi-channel full mission simulators based on real-life bridge consoles and layouts.
New communication functionality of Polaris 4.4.0 on both desktop and full mission systems includes: Communication system (Voice on LAN) – Intercom, VHF, MF/HF, UHF, Inmarsat B and Inmarsat C : VHF – Military VHF channels 39, 90 are implemented in the VHF station: Loran-C – New Man Over Board (MOB), signal strength and circular error probability functions.
New or upgraded navigation functionality includes: Bird's eye view – Lighthouse and fairway are implemented as symbols on bird's eye view on the instructor graphics: Navigation Conning – new parameters, barometer, dew point and humidity: Radar overlay on ECDIS – choose which radar slave you want to display radar overlay from: Radar-side lobe – target changes in size and bearing, when this function is activated:
Several new or upgraded hardware and software simulation panels have been added including: Stabiliser panel – for control of the roll stabiliser: Communication panel – Public Address (PA): Hydraulic Winch Control panel controls a tension winch for tug/escort operation: Engine Telegraph: panel – extended the functionality including individual shaft brakes for port and starboard propeller: Distress panel – warning lamp on instructor station: Steering panel – A new master button for eligible independent
steering is implemented: Change Over Control panel – changes control between different bridge console positions and DynPos operator station: VHF panel with squelch – the squelch function is implemented on the audio/voice transmission on VHF Desktop panel: View Control Panel – visual shift mode on/off. Possible to use the arrows up/down and port/starboard when visual shift is active. Displays the actual bearing to the screen in visual shift mode.
Polaris 4.4.0 also includes new and improved 'E-Coach' functionality andcan be delivered with Kongsberg Maritime's new AIS simulator integratedwith the system.
