Knowledge System Research Group
& Simulator Research Group
KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM & SIMULATOR
The Knowledge System Research Group and Simulator Research Group conduct research on operational analysis and support technologies using information and communication technology.
Specifically, these groups have been developing a visual recognition support device to reduce the burden on the operator's situational awareness. In this device, the operator observes visually the view of other ships in the landscape, and their information is displayed on the screen in a superimposed manner. In addition, these groups have also been developing a cooperative navigation support system to facilitate communication with encounter ships at the avoidance ship operation.
These groups also dispatch experts to respond actively to the examination of international treaties and international standards regarding navigation equipment and systems.
Furthermore, these groups are developing basic technology to evaluate the safety of new navigation systems and technology to reproduce marine accidents, etc., using the Bridge Simulator for Navigation Risk.
Members (Knowledge System Research Group)
(◎: Head of the Group)
Members (Simulator Research Group)
(◎: Head of the Group)
Overview of our research
1. Research for the development of basic technology required to support and simplify seafarer work in response to the reduction of skilled seafarers
Japan has problems with the declining birth rate and aging population. Under the circumstances, many skilled seafarers are expected to retire, especially in the domestic shipping field. On the contrary, next-generation navigation equipment (e-Navigation, etc.) utilizing information technology is being considered in the international field. We are conducting the following research to develop support methods for marine vessel maneuvering work to deal with the change of circumstances.
Display screen of visual recognition support device: Radar echoes are superimposed on other ships' symbols
Type navigation support system: Examples of agreed evacuation maneuvers
2. Development of Bridge Simulator for Navigation Risk
The main facility of these two groups is the Bridge Simulator for Navigation Risk. This system consists of the following devices:
- A device to reproduce the pitching and rolling of the bridge of the simulator. This device can reproduce the ship's maneuvering performance more realistically.
- A downward view screen and a ship maneuvering screen that can simulate take-off and landing work that requires a high degree of ship-handling technique.
- A behavior analysis system and physiological data collection system that can measure/analyze the behavior/tension of a ship operator.
With this unique simulator, we analyze marine accidents and their risks, develop inboard work support equipment and navigation equipment, and evaluate new vessels in the actual sea area.