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VTS

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TM

An extensible component-based platform for a wide

range of Vessel Traffic Management Solutions

Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) ensure the safety of maritime operations,
improve the efficiency of navigation, and protect the marine
environment. VTS is especially important for those areas where traffic
congestion increases the risk of incidents or where the environmental
consequences of an incident could be severe. Due to the potential risk of
human casualties and long lasting environmental effects caused by
maritime disasters, public pressure on government and local authorities
has increased . Subsequently, the demand for VTS systems throughout
the coastal traffic highways of the world is also growing. VTS systems are
no longer reserved only for major ports, waterways, and maritime
authorities but are increasingly significant for a wide array of smaller
though equally important maritime service providers.

Barco's OPS

CENTER

TM

VTS is designed to be an affordable, versatile VTS
system fulfilling standard to advanced requirements for Vessel Traffic
Services. It provides state-of-the-art technology and components
delivering high-performance and highly reliable Vessel Traffic
Management services across a wide range of VTS needs.

The ideal VTS solutions for VTS authorities
to keep control of:

• Ports and harbors

• Waterways

• Locks

• Pilotage

Benefits

• Modular open architecture

• Grows with demand

• Low maintenance

• Low total cost of ownership

• Advanced radar and data processing

• Full life cycle support and logistics concept

•

Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components

A cost-effective solution for maximum traffic awareness

Why VTS?

Vessel Traffic Services improve port and waterway efficiency and reduce the risk of marine accidents by providing timely, accu­rate, and relevant information to mariners and allied services. VTS systems are also being recognized as a significant contributor
to enhanced port and waterway security. A properly staffed, managed and equipped VTS system is a valuable and versatile
tool that can be integrated with other services and functions including pilotage, aids to navigation, search and rescue, law
enforcement, as well as customs and immigration.

By installing a VTS system, ports not only contribute to safety but also offer added value to the port's customers by improving
the quality of service. For example logistics partners within the port’s free zone can take advantage of the disseminated traffic
data to better coordinate the services within the free zone. This insures smoother shipment completion and clearance.

For smaller but growing ports we have configured two system packages comprising a basic VTS system plus additional
features. These packages are open, allowing a wide range of add-ons to upgrade the system by size and functionality.

MICROVTS

The starter package VTS system includes:

• 1 Short range radar unit

Radar sensor (different types and brands available)

• 1 Radar Video Network

Consists of PCI RADARINTERFACE-CARD, RADARSERVER, and
RADAREXTRACTOR-TRACKER

• 1 Traffic management working position

Radar video and traffic display, including ECDIS map

The

MICROVTS starter package comprises a suitable short range

radar unit (various brands available depending on the site con­ditions), a complete radar video network for radar acquisition,
radar processing (digitalization, plot extraction, plot tracking)
and distribution from one radar source. The radar video net­work is the heart of the VTS system. It ensures the accuracy of
the radar data which is crucial for any surveillance system. The
solution is completely software based which provides high
reliability and system configurability. The starter package also
provides a traffic management working position which
includes one display for radar video and traffic presentation.

SHORT RANGE

RADAR

RADAR

INTERFACE CARD

RADAR

SCAN CONVERTER

RADAR EXTRACTOR

TRACKER

RADAR SERVER

TDS OPERATOR

microVTS

MINIVTS

The extended starter VTS system includes:

• 1 Short range radar unit

Radar sensor (different types and brands available)

•1 RADAR VIDEO NETWORK

Consists of PCI RADARINTERFACE-CARD, RADARSERVER, and
RADAREXTRACTOR-TRACKER for radar acquisition and distribution

•1 AISNETWORK

(including AIS transponder and AIS

SERVER)

•1 M

ULTI SENSOR TRACKER

to fuse Radar and AIS sensor data

• 1 Traffic management working position

Radar video and traffic display, including ECDIS map

MINIVTS with Multi Sensor Tracker and AIS Network

The MINIVTS starter package has the same functionality and is
set-up like the MICROVTS system but includes the AISNETWORK and
an integrated MULTI SENSOR TRACKER.

The AISNETWORK consists of an AIS transponder and the AISSERVER,
which provides the functionality of a logical shore station. It is
responsible for acquisition, processing and distribution of AIS
information. This is a very important option for VTS authorities
who want to be prepared for the future. The fusing of AIS and
radar sensor data improves situation awareness for the VTS
controller. The AISNETWORK complies with IALA recommenda­tions (A-123/124, ITU 1371-1).

The MULTI SENSOR TRACKER receives and fuses radar sensor data
and AIS data. The fused data is displayed on the traffic
management working position as correlated logical tracks.

Picture courtesy of Port of Zeebrugge

Picture courtesy of Heiner Jennes

SHORT RANGE

RADAR

RADAR

INTERFACE CARD

RADAR

SCAN CONVERTER

RADAR EXTRACTOR

TRACKER

RADAR SERVER

TDS OPERATOR

MULTI SENSOR

TRACKER

AUTOMATIC IDENTIFI-

CATION SYSTEM

AIS SERVER

miniVTS

Barco Orthogon AG

Hastedter Osterdeich 222 - D-28207 Bremen, Germany

Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

BarcoView

Th. Sevenslaan 106 - B-8500 Kortrijk, Belgium

Phone: [phone] - Fax: [phone]

Ref. OPS VTS Sep ‘04
Technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
© 2004 Barco Orthogon AG

OPS

CENTER

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is a product suite of Barco, comprising

standardized components for operational systems.

MICROVTS and MINIVTS are built of OPSCENTER

TM

components.

The system which grows with demand

Upgrade options for both MICROVTS and MINIVTS

MICROVTS and MINIVTS are a standard and an advanced package

comprising all required components needed for small VTS
systems. However, if your requirements exceed what is
included in either package we offer a wide range of add-ons
to customize / upgrade the system by size and functionality:

Data acquisition

• Multiple long-range/short-range radar systems*

• AIS base station units*

• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance units

• Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS)

• Radio Direction Finder units

Data analysis

• Conflict detection (e.g. track-track conflicts: Closest Point of

Approach (CPA), area conflicts: protected areas, traffic
separation).

Data management

• Recording & replay

• VTMIS web-based ship database for management and dis

semination of the traffic information

Communication

• VHF-FM voice radio unit

• Telecommunication network

Data display

• Multiple radar display working positions

• Traffic simulator for training of operators under training

• Large display walls

* one unit is already included in MICROVTS resp. MINIVTS

Expertise of Barco

Barco is a worldwide leader in visualization solutions for 24/7
mission-critical applications, offering a wide range of image
processing solutions that help customers to improve their
productivity and effectiveness. Within the traffic management
and surveillance markets, Barco is always one step ahead in
the search for future developments.

Barco's product range bundles cutting edge hardware with
software expertise and integration experience. As the compe­tence center for sensor data processing and visualization
software within the company, Barco Orthogon provides a suite
of tailored solutions for the areas of Air Traffic Control, Vessel
Traffic Services, Coastal Surveillance, and Defense & Security
systems.

Example of a private remote communication center connected with the
VTS/VTMIS Infrastructure and equipped with Barco’s large display walls.

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