Abstract
This paper considers the feasibility of using augmented reality (AR) as a tool for enhancing visualization in maritime operations to avoid collision in different environmental conditions. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO 2010), 90% of maritime accidents due to collisions at sea are caused in part by human error. This study investigates the new technology (AR) used to superimpose holographic images onto the real world; now reaching a state of readiness for commercial application. This paper demonstrates the competence of AR technology to serve as a maritime navigational aid. The research explores the viability of improving navigational safety in low visibility by projecting holograms of real-world objects in the same geo-location as the real object to make them “visible”. The paper presents the logical deconstruction of the technical problems and identified solutions, together with results of experiments used to validate the concept and technology readiness for real word maritime application. The paper presents a verified demonstrator; a proposed holographic bridge interface with an innovative way of presenting information using AR technology. Furthermore, it identifies that new technologies offer the opportunity for enhanced operator performances, with the expectation being that this should lead to reduce risk to persons, property, and the environment.
Highlights
Recent decades have seen the appearance of a plethora of digital technologies on the ship bridge
The aim of this study is to evaluate the technical viability of using augmented reality navigation lights that are placed at the physical location of real obstacle to make them ‘visible’ in poor visibility conditions
The identified data will be projected via holographic objects using software packages including Google SketchUp; simulations with Microsoft HoloLens; Bridge Simulator experiments to develop exploratory case-studies
Summary
Recent decades have seen the appearance of a plethora of digital technologies on the ship bridge. Navigation lights, for night operation, but not visible in fog condition have evolved over centuries and communicate relevant information to the seafarer in a very efficient way. This paper presents a verified demonstrator for seafarers using their common language ‘navigation light’; a proposed holographic object that can be projected in an innovative way of presenting information using AR technology. It identifies that new technologies offer the opportunity for enhanced operator performances, with the expectation being that this should lead to reduce risk to persons, property, and the environment.
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