RTCM 12110.0 FOR AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) MOBILE AIDS TO NAVIGATION (MATON) STATIONS (AIS MATON)

This standard specifies the operational and performance requirements, methods of testing MAtoN stations broadcasting in the VHF maritime band.  This device is intended to be used as an AtoN[1] for the following mobile applications, but are not limited to these applications:

·     Ocean Data Acquisition System (ODAS) (e.g. to gather data on currents and weather)

·     Wreckage (e.g., containers, debris)

·     Water quality and pollution monitoring equipment

·     Dynamic guard zones and convoys

·     Underwater operations

·     Enhancing navigational safety during military operations (e.g. no-sail zones during minesweeping, target exercises areas)

·     Towed and deployed applications (e.g. cable laying)

·     Search & Rescue applications

·     Special events (e.g. swimming competitions)

·     Fishing equipment

For related information see FCC WT Docket No. 21-230 on Part 80 of the Commission’s Rules and Use of the Automatic Identification System for Devices that Can Be Used to Mark Fishing Equipment.   RTCM referenced this docket during the development of the standard.