Using Automatic Identification System (AIS) Data to Assess Collision and Grounding Risk in U.S. Coastal Ports

Abstract

The conventional approach to navigation risk assessment is qualitative and relies on the subjective input of waterway users. Quantitative and objective approaches are needed to monitor and report on safety, identify navigation projects and channels where risks are high, and determine where improvements in design, construction, or maintenance might reduce the potential for accidents and associated losses. This study develops, demonstrates, and evaluates a method of using archival automatic identification system data to quantify collision and grounding risk to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission with respect to design, construction, and maintenance of navigation channels. The methods are demonstrated in five coastal ports, including Boston, Massachusetts; Charleston, South Carolina; Jacksonville, Florida; Calcasieu River, Louisiana; and Columbia River, Oregon.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 2019
Accession Number
AD1076224

Entities

People

  • Martin T. Schultz
  • Scott G. Bourne

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automatic Identification Systems
  • Coast Guard
  • Columbia River
  • Communication Systems
  • Construction
  • Engineers
  • Identification
  • Identification Systems
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Operations
  • Navigation
  • Radio Communications
  • Risk
  • Risk Analysis
  • Safety
  • United States
  • Waterways

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design