Simulation
Description
Ship Simulator
 Simulator #1 utilizes a 240° field of view, including 30° abaft the beam on each side. The visual control system of our simulator allows the operator to choose between port and starboard bridge wing locations and to rotate the visual image vertically so the ships, assist tugs, side, and dock are visible. This particular feature has proven to be very successful during tug assist and docking operations.
 Ship Equipment
All bridge equipment is fully interactive and presents real-time simulated information. Additionally, all systems react realistically to operator inputs. VHF radio transmissions occur between bridges, as well as each bridge and instructor station.
The ship simulator has a fully Integrated Bridge System that includes the following equipment:
- Two GPS' (Trimble and JRC)
- Two RADAR/ARPA (choice of 3 radar types: Furuno, Decca Bridge Master, and Kelvin Hughes - operating in both X & S Band)
- SAAB AIS System
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NaviSailor 3000 ECDIS
- Steering Console and Controls (Auto Pilot with Track Control)
- Two VHF Radios
- Speed Indicators with Optional Water or Ground (Doppler) Track
- Rate of Turn Indicators
- Echo Sounder
Tug Simulator
 Simulator # 2 is a Full-Mission Towing Simulator utilizing a 330-degree horizontal field of view and an unprecedented 42 degrees vertical field of view. This simulator works in tandem with Simulator # 1 for ship assist and escort training and research, including application of direct and indirect towing forces.
Tug Specific Equipment
In addition to equipment listed under Simulator # 1, Simulator # 2 has the following equipment:
Fast Time Simulator
 PMI's Portable 'Fast Time' Simulator offers the same capabilities as PMI's Real-Time Simulator. PMI's fast time simulation will utilize the same hydrodynamic models, visuals, etc. Fast time simulations can easily be transferred to 'real-time' simulations utilizing the Full-Mission Bridge Simulator.
The only difference between PMI's fast time simulations and PMI's full- mission simulators is the emulation of the hardware controls. For example, the Autopilot on the Fast Time Simulator emulates the Anschutz PilotStar D, with full functionality of the actual hardware. For the purposes of research, the Anschutz will be programmed to follow the track lines and will work with the ship's path, and will reflect the hydrodynamics of the vessel model. Simulation can be run at 20:1 speed ratios and then be replayed (if necessary) in the Full-Mission Bridge Simulators.
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