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Method for the computer-supported control of a ship

  • US 8,442,710 B2
  • Filed: 11/23/2011
  • Issued: 05/14/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Method for the computer-supported control of a ship during berthing maneuvers, the method comprising the steps of:

  • automatically detecting via redundant means positions and motions of the ship as well as moving or stationary obstacles or factors of instability;

    comparing a detected distance between a first GPS receiver on a bow of the ship and a second GPS receiver on a stern of the ship detected by the first and second GPS receivers with an actual distance between the first GPS receiver and the second GPS receiver determined by design; and

    controlling via a computer a screen, the screen displaying;

    a most probable position of the ship relative to obstacles and factors of instability;

    a zone of uncertainty in which the ship could be, wherein the zone of uncertainty corresponds to a deviation between the detected distance and the actual distance between the first and second GPS receivers; and

    started or recommended control measures.

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