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Glossary
AIS : Automatic Identification System
ARCS : Admiralty Raster Chart Service. A raster chart published by UKHO.
ARPA : Automatic RADAR Plotting Aid. Collision prevention radar.
AUTHORIZATION CODE : Encryption key for C-MAP Ed.2. Supplied by C-MAP Norway.
AUTO SAIL : The system automatically navigates to keep the scheduled route. Same as
automatic sailing.
Base CD : Chart CD containing a complete chart data.
Cell Permit : A file containing an encryption key for S-63 chart. Supplied by UKHO,
PRIMAR STAVANGER, and Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department of
Japan Coast Guard.
Chart Portfolio : Software to manage the charts. Imports and updates the charts.
C-MAP Ed.2 : C-MAP Edition 2. A digital chart format by C-MAP Norway.
C-MAP Ed.3 : C-MAP Edition 3. A digital chart format by C-MAP Norway.
C-MAP : Nautical chart in a digital format by C-MAP Norway.
CTS : Course to steer. Heading command.
COG : Course Over the Ground
Data Server : Organization providing S-63 chart.
Display : Screen displayed on the LCD.
DIST : Distance
DR : Dead Reckoning
EBL : Electronic Bearing Lines
ECDIS : Electronic Chart Display and Information System
ENC : Electronic Navigation Chart. Meaning S-57 and S-63.
ETA : Estimated Time of Arrival
ETD : Estimated Time of Departure
F.ETA : Final ETA. Estimated time of arrival to the final waypoint.