Navigation
Atlantis is outfitted with a full suite of navigational equipment as required by regulation and as dictated by her principal scientific missions. The equipment is oriented toward use by the officer on the bridge.
The science data logger collects, logs and displays all navigation data for scientific users. In general, the generic ship's track and positions are also included in the Science Data Drive at the end of the cruise.
The vessel is equipped with the following navigation devices | |||
Loran C | Tigershark | Fathometer | Raytheon RD-500 |
Satellite Navigation | (2) Northstar 941 XD differential GPS Furuno 1850 GPS C-Nav dynamic GPS Furuno GP-90D WAAS/dGPS |
Radars | Furuno 2825 X-Band with ARPA Furuno 2835X S-Band with ARPA |
Speed Log | Furuno DS-50T | Direction Finder | Taiyo TD-L1620 VHF |