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Course Name : Electronic Navigation -I

Degree: Associate

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

DUI 2011

2/3

2,5

4

2

1

Department

Maritime Transportation and Management, Maritime Port Management, Yatch Operations and Management

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

On PRU

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

30

20

20

30

Course Description

This course forms part of the proposed Modular Framework for vocational and professional qualification based on a associate degree programme in Navigation Engineering. The Programme gives students an in-depth expertise of managing a merchant vessel as a Deck Officer and ultimately as the captain of the vessel.  Electronic Navigation Course is about using ‘Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation’; Echo Sounders and Speed Measurement’, ‘Magnetic and Gyro Compass’ and ‘Steering and Control Systems’. This Course is a part of  the Navigation Courses, which all support each other.

This course provides training in the basic theory and use of radar for officers in charge of a navigational watch and the use of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) on vessels equipped with ARPA.

The aspects covered include the theory necessary to understand how radar information is obtained and displayed, the limitations and accuracy of that information, the formation and recognition of unwanted responses, the correct use of operational controls to obtain an optimal display and checks on performance of the set.

The course also covers recognition of critical targets, the measurement of bearings and distances and the use of these for fixing the ship’s position and maintaining a plot of the movement of other ships as an aid to collision avoidance. Cadets will also be aware of the need to maintain a continuing plot of ship targets which may pose potential threat of collision and they will be able to derive from the plot the necessary information about other ships’ courses, speeds and nearest approaches to enable detection to be taken in ample time, in accordance with COLREG to prevent a close-quarters situation arising.

Course Objectives

1  To learn and/or use RADAR and ARPA and other ‘Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation’

2.  To maintain Safety of Navigation

3. To prevent collision

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Learn the fundamentals of Radar, including the following :
   1. Factors affecting performance and accuracy
   2. Setting up and maintaining displays
   3. Detection of misinterpretations of information, false echoes, sea return etc..
   4. Range and bearing, course and speed of other ships, time and distance of closest approach of  crossing, meeting and overtaking ships
   5. Identifications of critical echoes, detecting course and speed changes of other ships, affect of changes in own ship course and speed or both.
   6. Application of the international Regulations for preventing collisions at sea
   7. Plotting techniques, relative and true motion concept
   8. Parallel indexing

2. Learn the principles of ARPA and operate and analyse information obtained from  the systems, including the following:              

1. System performance and accuracy, tracking capabilities and limitations and processing the delays
2. Use of operational warnings and system tests
3. Methods of target acquisitions and their limitations
4. True and relative vectors, graphic representation of target information and danger areas
5. Deriving and analysing information , critical echoes, exclusion areas and trial manoeuvres
   3. Learn  Echo Sounders and Speed Measurement 

1. Learn  Basic Principals of Underwater Acoustics
2. Learn Echo-Sounders
3. Learn Speed Logs

4.   Learn Steering and Control Systems  

1. Learn Automatic Pilot

5.    Learn and use of Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation   

1. Satellite Navigation Systems
2. GPS
3. Hyperbolic Navigation Systems (LORAN)

      d.AIS, VDR, ECDIS, GYRO/MAGNETIC COMPASS, NAVTEX

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

Computer Use

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

52

5

Midterm

1

20

Quiz

2

10

Homework

1

5

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

3

15

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

1

5

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

TOTAL

%100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

%60

Effects of Final on Grading, %

%40

TOTAL

%100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

4

  8

Quiz

10

1

4

Homework

5

1

 5

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

6

3

18

Practices

2

3

 6

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

5

Field Study

Final Exam

1

15

10

Total Workload

                100

Total Workload/25

100/25

Course ECTS Credits

4

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Ice Breaking. Introduction to Electronic Navigation and Bridge Electronic Systems. Reviewing of the position fixing methods and Fix Intervals, Introduction to Course Catalog.

I-V

2

E.M Frequency Spectrum, E.M. Propagation, The fundamentals of Radar;

I

3

Bridge Familiarization at ENAV-LAB (Operate and tune RADAR) Measure Range and Bearing, Fix Position

I-V

4

The principles of ARPA and operate and analyze information obtained from  the systems

I-V

5

The fundamentals of ARPA

II

6

Practical Study at the Simulator (Applications of all RADAR/ARPA Menu)

II

7

The principles of ARPA and operate and analyze information obtained from systems.

Manuel plotting on RADAR Plotting Sheet. Calculating CPA, TCPA, Course and Speed of the targets.

II

8

MIDTERM EXAM

I-II-V

9

Practical Study at the Simulator (Parallel Index, Guard Zones Establishment, Safety Limits, Trial Maneuver, Alarms)

I-II-III-IV-V

10

Practical Study at the Simulator (Blind Navigation, Collision Avoidance)

I-II-III-IV-V

11

Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation  at ENAV-LAB

Gyro, Magnetic Compass, Autopilot, VDR/SVDR

I-II-III-IV-V

12

Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation  at ENAV-LAB

LORAN, AIS, Speed Log, Depth Sounders

III-IV

13

Electronic Systems of Position Fixing and Navigation

GPS, NAVTEX

III-IV

14

General over viewing of the all course topics Plotting Exercises in the classroom.

I-II-III-IV-V

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

x

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

x

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

x

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

x

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

x

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

x

g

An ability to communicate effectively

x

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

x

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

x

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

x

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

x

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowledge in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

x

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.

x

Course

Outcomes

I

II

III

IV

V

Programme Outcomes

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

k

l

m