Practice question
In a VTS environment, what is the primary advantage of using Automatic Identification System (AIS) data as a supplement to primary radar surveillance?
- AIS provides superior target detection in heavy precipitation.
- AIS provides positive identification and detailed, static information about a vessel.
- AIS is the only system capable of determining a vessel's position.
- AIS signals can penetrate physical obstructions like islands and headlands.
Answer: B — AIS provides positive identification and detailed, static information about a vessel.
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