INTEGRATED
NAVIGATION & TRACKING SYSTEM - (INTO)
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 At the scene of the DISSUB the
INTO system enhances the co-ordination of the rescue effort by providing
an underwater tracking picture of all the assets involved, as each asset
is fitted with its own transponder. The
INTO system uses Contact Marking System (CMS) software which displays the
underwater assets on an electronic background.
This allows ranges and bearings between assets to be easily
displayed. It is also
possible to underlay the the background with charts if required.
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 The system works by interpreting
inputted data from the Mother Ship’s own sonar tracing system. If the MOSHIP does not have its own dedicated sonar tracking
system a portable military sonar system can be deployed.
This portable system is called
Sonar 2059. The INTO
system also receives inputs from the GPS and the ships heading system that
enables the software to provide a very accurate real time underwater
picture. This can be
displayed throughout the
MOSHIP. It can also be be
transmitted via a radio link to a sister MOSHIP. The system is
provided by Kongsberg Simrad Ltd, based in Hampshire, England.
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