Satellite Transceiver for Ship Readiness Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current vessel reporting systems face challenges in sending and receiving information to and from shore-based stations in near-real time due to communication limitations, such as range issues, interference, and high costs, leading to delayed data transmission and inefficient vessel management.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a sensor system, computer system, and satellite transceiver that monitors and transmits vessel performance and environmental data in short data packets, enabling bi-directional communication between vessels and remote sites for real-time tactical readiness assessment and advisory feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional communication systems are used for vessel-shore communication, then communication coverage and range are limited, but communication costs increase and real-time data transmission is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces satellite transceivers as an intermediary communication medium between vessels and shore-based systems. This satellite-based intermediary enables direct communication without relying on traditional terrestrial infrastructure, thereby achieving near-real-time data transmission with improved reliability and reduced delays.
2Measurement precision
If frequent data transmission is implemented to improve monitoring accuracy, then tactical readiness assessment improves, but communication costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic data transmission at optimized intervals rather than continuous transmission. Sensors collect data continuously, but transmissions occur at scheduled intervals or when significant changes occur, maintaining monitoring accuracy while significantly reducing communication costs and energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transmits only critical tactical readiness data and essential sensor information rather than all collected data. This partial transmission approach maintains sufficient monitoring accuracy for safety and operational decisions while minimizing communication resource usage.
3Reliability
If comprehensive sensor monitoring is deployed to enhance tactical readiness assessment, then vessel safety and operational awareness improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multi-functional sensor systems and integrated processing units that perform multiple functions: environmental monitoring, vessel performance tracking, tactical readiness assessment, and data transmission control. This consolidation reduces overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive monitoring capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system merges sensor data collection, processing, and transmission functions into integrated modules. By combining these previously separate functions, the system achieves comprehensive tactical readiness monitoring while reducing the number of discrete components and simplifying system architecture.
Data Source
AI summary
The different advantageous embodiments provide an apparatus comprising a sensor system, a computer system, and a satellite transceiver. The sensor system is configured to monitor time, position, heading, motions, environmental conditions, and performance data for a vessel and generate data about the vessel and an environment around the vessel. The computer system is connected to the sensor system. The computer system is configured to receive the data from the sensor system, generate vessel information about the data, and send the vessel information to a remote location. The satellite transceiver is connected to the computer system. The satellite transceiver is configured to send the vessel information to and receive other information from the remote location.