Heading in the right direction
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Three new gyro compasses have been developed which were designed to reduce maintenance and extend operational life. The Mk37 VT from US-based Sperry Marine Inc. is equipped with an automatic speed and latitude control system and can receive input from global positioning systems. The Standard 20 from Germany's Raytheon Anschutz is equipped with a self-adjusting serial transmission system and has a three-year maintenance schedule. SG Brown of the UK presents the SGB1000 which has no maintenance requirements and features a slave pendulum circuit for digital signal processing functions.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1996
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Radar removes cargo contact
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Radar systems are effective in measuring tank levels and eliminating cargo contacts. Bergan, Autronica and Saab design their respective models with antennas and reflectors that are easy to clean even when fitting single-hull tankers. Reading obstruction agents such as fogs in tanks are eliminated by electronic sweeping while larger reflectors provide the solution to erroneous readings on radar beams.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1997
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Cutting the cable
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Ship designers are replacing serial cabling with two cables to improve the efficiency of ships' parameter monitoring. Integrated data control network circuiting is an improvement over the older methods of serial cabling. The network uses sensors, control devices, and monitors to offer information on navigational data and control the performance of ships' machinery.
Publication Name: Motor Ship
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 0027-2000
Year: 1997
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