Zap! Boom!
Having a lot of (expensive) electronics on board can be very risky in case lightning strikes. This article — PDF of Ben E’s 2003 PMY column here — tries to depict the different aspects...
Monthly Archive: February 2004
Analog radar overlays on a PC
You will not have to throw away you’re old analog radar in order to be able to have radar-overlays on electronic charts using a PC. Nobeltec has introduced a device that “lets you integrate...
Wireless displays have a bright future in yachting
Wireless displays, not Tablet PC’s which are PC in themselves, will definitely have benefits when used while sailing. They will easily decouple the display from a computer that is used for navigation and all...
eLearning and sailing
Slightly different topic then normal, but nonetheless very interesting application of digital technologies in a yachting context. eLearing applications focusing on navigation are continuing to pop up and can be really helpful. “Now modern...
MasterLog Parts and Equipment Organizer
An innovative way of assisting you when problems arise with your yacht is developed by Bluewater Logistics using simple internet technology. “It “has developed a service called MasterLog whereby every piece of gear, serial...
Live Marine Weather At Last
Although primarily focused on Nexrad, and therefore on US waters, this article discusses some of the providers of live weather information which van be very handy when sailing… Would be great to see these...
Red LED LightWedge
LED is ‘revolutionizing’ lighting, and some clever applications can be expected for boating purposes as well. “While the lens is susceptible to scratching and the light does leak a bit out the edges, the...
NMEA 2000 didn�t go away, it�s just taking a while to hatch
NMEA 2000 is a standard that “contains the requirements of a serial data communications network to inter-connect marine electronic equipment on vessels. It is multi-master and self configuring, and there is no central network...
Automatic Identity System
In order to make sure that you’re always seen by big ships and that they see you, install an Automatic Identity System. It might help prevent collisions that occur every now and then and...
eChart developments
Innovation in digital charts is more and more happening on a business model level. Nobeltec is a good example. “Nobeltec wants to get you hooked. For a mere $10, eChart Planner gives you a...
