Contribution to ECDIS Reliability using Markov Model

Authors

  • Dean Sumić University of Split, Faculty of Maritime Studies
  • Dragan Peraković University of Zagreb, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences
  • Marinko Jurčević University of Zagreb, Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7225/toms.v03.n02.006

Keywords:

Markov model, ECDIS, IBS, Reliability, Cold standby

Abstract

An Integrated Bridge System (IBS) contains a fully duplicated Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). Although duplication should increase system reliability, reliability and availability are not improved. Proper ECDIS maintenance includes updating both: the information system and the provided chart system. This procedure, in practice, tends to decrease reliability and availability. A Markov ECDIS simulation model is given. A new design concept is presented and proposed. The entire ECDIS system is improved by adding a cold standby system preventing the occurrence of errors due to updating and upgrading of the system device.

ToMS Vol 3 No 2

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Published

2014-10-21

How to Cite

Sumić, D., Peraković, D. and Jurčević, M. (2014) “Contribution to ECDIS Reliability using Markov Model”, Transactions on Maritime Science. Split, Croatia, 3(2), pp. 149–157. doi: 10.7225/toms.v03.n02.006.

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014): ToMS ~ October 2014

Section

Regular Paper