Project
HABITAT - Port traffic optimization system
Funding origin:
Italy
STRIA Roadmaps:
Network and traffic management systems (NTM)
Transport mode:
Waterborne
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Project website:
Duration:
Start date: 01/11/2011,
End date: 01/04/2015
Status: Finished
Funding details:
Overview
Background & policy context:
The HABITAT project involved the training of experts, technicians and engineers whose skills and know-how included maritime transport electronics and telecommunications, maintenance, design and development of components and complex systems for monitoring and controlling vessel traffic - particularly within the last nautical mile - and the implementation of actions to support decision making. Thirty staff units have been trained during the project lifetime.
Objectives:
The project focused on the research, development of prototypes, testing and validation of an integrated port system in order to control and support maritime navigation in last mile operations. HABITAT was aimed at
- providing accurate real-time information about the last mile marine traffic situation, by means of both plots and advanced graphics applicable to all types of ships and boats, including even those not equipped with sensors/systems (e.g. AIS or GNSS) operating in all weather situations and 24-hour/day;
- providing all ships and boats concerned in last mile marine operations of systems able to support real-time navigation and improve precision, speed and safety of docking manoeuvring;
- better interoperate with public administration systems (both existing and/or under development);
- providing an advanced simulation system for the training of pilots and all the technicians involved in port traffic control.
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