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Augmented reality lights for compromised visibility navigation
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posted on 2023-05-20, 19:54 authored by Dinuka Doupadi Bandara Herath MudiyanselageDinuka Doupadi Bandara Herath Mudiyanselage, Michael Woodward, Christopher ChinChristopher Chin, Jiang, DThis 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.
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Publication title
Journal of Marine Science and EngineeringVolume
8Issue
12Article number
1014Number
1014Pagination
1-16ISSN
2077-1312Department/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
MDPIPlace of publication
SwitzerlandRights statement
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