NIESS
Description
Navigational Intension Exchange Support System
(Passing Pattern)
Function
Radar Add-On using display arrows of intended passing pattern of target ships, showing on demand.
Example
Advantage
Receive AIS message from target ship on intended passing pattern on demand. (e.g. 3 miles forward)
Limit the need for additional display
Disadvantage
Need care for displaying too much information on the Radar.
Radar display limits the ability of displaying additional data.
It clutters the Radar.
Recommendation
It may be beneficial to add data layers on Radar, but this need to be limited and data needs to be carefully selected.
Showing data on demand is good for keeping the RADAR image clear