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GROUND STATION
OPERATIONS CENTRE
USERS
by the PAZ satellite.
the information is complemented with data generated
search, rescue and environmental operations, and
AIS SIGNAL
shipping and coastal security, it can be used for
civilian operators). In addition to controlling world
other areas of government (merchant navy and other
Defence and the Interior, but can also be used in
This system is of great use to Ministries such as
HOW THE AIS SYSTEM WORKS?
various users.
accordance with the requirements of the system’s
where the information is collated and prepared in
system. The data are then relayed to ground stations,
the more than 100,000 vessels equipped with this
in this new constellation receive AIS signals from
between COMDEV and Hisdesat. The ten satellites
from more than 100,000 vessels
exactEarth, which is the result of a joint venture
(AIS) is managed through the Canadian company
capable of receiving signals
The system for maritime traffic information by satellite
constellation of 10 satellites
We have a new
AIS Satellite System
AIS SATELLITE SYSTEM