NASA AIS Engine 2
The NASA AIS Engine 2 comprises a Dual Frequency Marine VHF Receiver, and a powerful computer which receives data on both AIS A and B channels. This information is then converted to NMEA format and send to a PC via the inbuilt RS-232 interface. Also included on the AIS engine is an optional input for a GPS (RMC sentence), and when connected the users own vessel data is incorporated into the information stream.
The NASA AIS Engine is supplied with a free copy of SeaClear Software, but can also be used with plotters of other PC Software with an AIS facility. Also included is a data cable to connect the unit to a PC Serial Port, and a 12 volt power cable.
  Specifications
  • Uses standard Marine VHF antenna with 50 ohm BNC

  • 161.975 and 162.025 MHz operation

  • Supply voltage 10 - 16 volts DC

  • Consumption - 50mA

  • Messages relayed - 1,2,3,4,5,11,18 and 24

  • Data connector - 9 pin 'D' type

  • Output format - NMEA (38,400 baud)

  • NMEA RMC input from GPS

  • Power and Data Indicator LED's

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