Alphatron Marine will introduce a fully automated course and track control system for inland shipping during the upcoming Europort exhibition.
AlphaRiverTrack, developed by Alphatron Marine and Argonics, is the first fully automated autopilot system that allows a ship to automatically sail a planned set of tracks on the chart system, regardless of weather conditions. The captain will not have to make many manual adjustments. Compared to a normal river pilot, the AlphaRiverTrack will calculate the required rudder output to steer the vessel as well as to compensate for drift.
Features
- Easy route setting by the user
- Optimum route adjustable taking into account water level and loading conditions
- Quick adjustment of the set rate if desired by joystick
- Analysis of route progression through prediction lines
- Less fuel consumption due to less rudder movements
- Easily adjustable to sail along a pattern of lines, making it very suitable for survey vessels
Alphatron will present the AlphaRiverTrack at Europort (7-10 November), stand number 3405.
