─ Position/speed/heading/course
─ Objection on ship's course
6.3 Functional Analysis
The software and the Hardware of the components of the system which are functionally integrated within the IBS concept are now considered.
6.3.1 Information function
─ Direct and real time sensor information
─ Processed information in automatically controlled equipment
─ Advisory information to navigators
─ Emergency & Alarm information for attention
─ Communications
6.3.2 Control function
─ Manoeuvring control device
─ Menu or cursor control device
─ Fine adjustment device
─ Emergency handle
─ Data selection land input
─ Change-over or switching device
─ Protection for uninterrupted operation
6.3.3 Application
For an understandable human interface it is necessary to consider possible paradoxical conditions in the arrangement and layout such as direction of operation and ships motion.
