Electronic navigational chart generator for a marine mobile augmented reality system

Abstract

Augmented Reality devices are about to reach mainstream markets but applications have to meet user expectations in terms of usage and ergonomics. In this paper, we present a reallife outdoor Marine Augmented Reality Navigational Assistance Application (MARNAA) that alleviates cognitive load issues (orientation between electronic navigational devices and bridge view) for vessels and recreational boats. First, we describe the current application and explain the requirements to draw relevant and meaningful objects. Secondly we present the 3D chart generator that extracts and provides the meaningful information to the application. Then, we detail our Marine Mobile Augmented Reality System (MMARS) and a generic architecture that can embeds MARNAA application. Finally, we present results and implementations.

Web-based nautical charts automated compilation from open hydrospatial data

“…Printed nautical charts display static information and are always oriented northwards, while electronic charts with radar and AIS information usually show the course of the boat at the top of the screen and include both types of information. This difference between orientations presupposes methods of perception, which the navigator must realise in order to put the information in the field of view of the bridge, to make a decision and act based on the course and speed of the vessel (Morgere et al, 2014).…”

Electronic Navigational Charts for Visualization, Simulation, and Autonomous Ship Control

“…Norms and standards for visualization of two-dimensional (2D) bathymetry data has been consistent with practices used for printed navigational charts, and numerous applications have emerged for various areas, such as pure visualization of ENC data [6] [7] [8], radar display imaging [9] [10], threedimensional (3D) visualization of bathymetry data [11] [12] [13], and even endeavors on virtual or augmented reality [14] [15]. However, visualization of spatial data is merely a tool for evaluation and affirmation within research and development on applications for autonomous decision-making or decision support.…”

Assessing Sustainability in the Shipbuilding Supply Chain 4.0: A Systematic Review

“…Applied to shipbuilding, three groups were distinguished, the first one based on a general assessment of the technology of applying augmented reality techniques to learning and for daily management of the marine hydraulic system [48]; on its impact on the sector by considering how it could be applied in order to provide useful and attractive interfaces that allow workers to obtain information about their tasks and to interact with certain elements around them [49]; and on its use as a training tool [50]. A second group focused on its application to simulated naval environments [51], specifically in the fields of navigation, alleviating cognitive load problems for ships [52], safety [53], and maintenance work [51]. A last group aimed at improving the efficiency of systems, for example, through the development of a methodology to match images to different fields of view of the camera and display device by means of coordinate conversion [54].…”