Simultaneous Monitoring of Ships Using RADAR, AIS and SAR

Abstract

This abstract describes the preliminary design concept for an integration system of ships obtained from RADAR, SAR and AIS. Each system has its characteristics in ship detection or monitoring. SAR are used to acquire image data over large coverage area, AIS reports are obtained from ship-based transmitter, and RADAR can monitor continuously ships for a limited area. We conducted field experiments for displaying the SAR and AIS, and the RADAR and AIS, separately. Simulataneous observation of RADAR, SAR and AIS is scheduled on the same date as of the SAR acquisition for the purpose to perform integration test. Here our main aim is to present the small integrated system results based on the time, area of coverage, geographic location for SAR, RADAR and AIS sensors. This system may be useful in the near real time vessel surveillance.ge coverage area, AIS reports are obtained from ship-based transmitter, and RADAR can monitor continuously ships for a limited area. We conducted field experiments for displaying the SAR and AIS, and the RADAR and AIS, separately. Simulataneous observation of RADAR, SAR and AIS is scheduled on the same date as of the SAR acquisition for the purpose to perform integration test. Here our main aim is to present the small integrated system results based on the time, area of coverage, geographic location for SAR, RADAR and AIS sensors. This system may be useful in the near real time vessel surveillance.