Auto Pilot
Auto Pilot Services
An autopilot is a combination of electronic navigation tools that steer a vessel without continual hands-on involvement. Autopilots work much like cruise control on a vehicle, except that manual control of the helm is not needed. After the vessel is steadied on a desired heading for a few seconds, select autopilot button is pushed and the autopilot takes over. The computer remembers the heading and adjusts rudder position to keep the vessel on the selected course, even in high winds, strong currents, or over/under steering situations. Autopilots generally consist of three main components: a course computer (also called a central processing unit) that contains a compass, a drive unit that applies force to move the rudder in most cases the outboard and a control unit.
Marine auto pilot services refer to the use of technology to automate a vessel's steering and navigation systems, allowing the vessel to follow a predetermined course without human intervention. Here are some key points that summarize marine auto pilot services:
Marine auto pilot systems use a combination of sensors, such as GPS, compasses, and gyroscopes, to determine the vessel's current position, course, and speed.
Based on this information, the auto pilot system can make course corrections and adjust the vessel's heading to stay on a predetermined course.
Auto pilot systems can be programmed with a route in advance, or can be controlled in real-time by a human operator using a remote control unit.
Auto pilot systems can improve safety by reducing the risk of human error in navigation, allowing the crew to focus on other tasks.
Some auto pilot systems can also integrate with other navigation tools, such as radar and electronic chart displays, to provide a more comprehensive view of the vessel's surroundings.
It is important for mariners to understand how to operate and maintain auto pilot systems, as well as to monitor the system's performance to ensure it is functioning correctly.
Overall, marine auto pilot services can help to improve efficiency, safety, and situational awareness in navigation and are an important tool for mariners to have on board their vessels.
The culmination of Raymarine's 40-plus years of autopilot expertise, FLIR R&D, and advanced aerospace guidance technology, Raymarine autopilots deliver confident and accurate steering control. From self-contained tiller pilots to the game-changing self-calibrating Evolution autopilot series, we offer autopilot solutions for a wide range of power, sail, and fishing boat applications.
With its solid-state 9-axis Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS), the GHP Reactor™ autopilot series holds your course even when your boat is pitching and rolling in rough water. Offers flexible installation options and requires a minimum amount of commissioning and calibration. The result is that everyone onboard enjoys a comfortable ride while heading error, course deviation, rudder movement and power consumption are minimized.
The current range of Simrad autopilots represents over 70 years of experience and development. With a wide range of solutions to suit any vessel type and length, you can build your system one component at a time, or start by choosing one of our autopilot core packs.
Designing your ideal autopilot system is straightforward, as the steering system on your boat determines most of your choices. After that, you can work through the drive selection process. Choice of accessories, such as remote controllers and compasses, can be made after the core components.
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