The new navigation software from Anschütz is designed to improve safety, reliability and functionality on the bridge.
Anschütz, a navigation and bridge systems company, has launched a new version of its software called “Synapsis NX” for the “Integrated Navigation System (INS)”, “Radar NX” and “Ecdis NX” applications. The new software version will also be presented at SMM 2024 in September.
“With the new Synapsis NX software, we have made a big leap forward, starting with many elements in the user interfaces and some new functions, through to improved reliability and, above all, cyber security,” says Wilko Bruhn, Head of Development for Synapsis applications at Anschütz.
Most important new function: Prediction mode
The most important new function is the comprehensive and intuitive prediction mode for “Ecdis NX”. Intelligent route planning has also been further improved and now offers the option of creating new routes based on historical data. Other new functions include a significant simplification and improvement in the handling of AIS (Automatic Identification System) targets and tidal information, an error pool to counteract the risk of jamming (interference with the radio signal) and spoofing (deceptive methods in computer networks to conceal one’s own identity), and optional functions to support government vessels or naval vessels.
Anschütz offers security against cyber attacks
In addition, the functionality of the navigation system’s central services has been expanded to include security information and event management in order to detect anomalies in ship systems and initiate responses to cyber incidents. The system has also been prepared for the integration of additional radar transceivers. In the future, the “Radar NX application” will be able to be combined with various classic magnetron and solid-state radars to form a type-approved ship radar system. Customers will benefit from razor-sharp radar images and an easy-to-use user interface.
