0064 ECDIS

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What is the name of the international standard for exchange of maritime digital electronic
chart information?
S-57
ECDIS is an abbreviation for?
Electronic Chart Display and Information System
What is the number of the IMO resolution concerning ECDIS?
IMO res. A 817(19
HMI is an abbreviation for?
Human Machine Interface

A chart made by using the Lambert projection can be considered to present?

Correct areas
Chart projections are classified according to the type of projection surface used. How many
commonly used surfaces are there?
3
A geoid refers to?
The actual size and shape of the earth.
How is an ellipsoid formed?
By rotating an ellipse about its minor axis
The flattening of the earth is approximately?
1/300
The surface of an ellipsoid is?
Regular
The first satellite datum was based on:
American NNSS
The worlds first satellite based datum was named?
WGS-72
What is the reference datum for GPS?
WGS 84
In worst case, how much can the difference be expected to be between local datum and
satellite datum?
Up to several nautical miles
What is the main element of geographical data?

Description of positions

Where can you find information about standard terms used in connection with electronic
charts?
IMO resolution A. 817(19)
What is the definition of an Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC)?
ENC is a subset of ECDB

What is a raster chart?

A raster chart is a digital facsimile of the paper chart
Which of the following chart is considered intelligent?
The vector chart
The accuracy of data on a raster chart is exactly the same as?
The paper chart
What is the worst known difference between a local datum and WGS84?
7 NM
According to IMO, what type of charts should be used on ECDIS?
A vector chart
What is the IMO definition of ECDIS?
A system that display hydro graphic information in order to assist the safe navigation.
An ECDIS consists of?
ENC and ECDIE
ECS is a system that?
Does not meet SOLAS requirements
A raster chart is a chart that is?
Used both in RCDS and ECDIS
Can a raster chart be displayed in head-up mode on today's ECDIS?

No

Vector charts can?

Can be displayed with any direction up
Can raster charts be customised?
No
Can raster charts provide navigational warnings?
No
What is the purpose of voyage planning?
To support the bridge team
How many stages are there in the planning of a safe voyage?
Four
A typical ECDIS base display shows the following information?
Coastline, sub sea dangers and traffic systems
What is the main purpose of the zoom function?
To select appropriate chart scale to the actual situation
What is the main purpose of the pan function?
Move the current chart on the screen

The ECDIS system can operate in how many modes?

Two
What is the definition of a waypoint?

A waypoint is a position where the ships course is to be changed

What is the definition of a leg?

A line connecting two turn-points
How can the ships course change be described in detail?
By specifying ships turn radius
What is the purpose of the off track limit?
Assist in controlling the ship track from planned track
When the route planning process is completed, what should then be done?
Validate and check all route data
If own ships position is erroneous on an ECDIS system, what is the result?
All positions, directions and courses taken from the ECDIS are erroneous
What is the most important thing to know about computerised systems
Their limitations
Does STCW specify special training in use of ECDIS?
No
When own ships position input to ECDIS is wrong, what is the result?
Positions, range and bearings taken on the ECDIS will be wrong
What is the effect of sailing in Course mode?
Ships course will not be corrected for off-set, but the course will be adjusted towards
the nearest way point
Before using a pre-programmed ECDIS route, what should you do?
Check all route data thoroughly
What does a navigator who uses an ECDIS require?
Good navigational knowledge and a professional job attitude