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?

  1. AIS provides superior target detection in heavy precipitation.
  2. AIS provides positive identification and detailed, static information about a vessel.
  3. AIS is the only system capable of determining a vessel's position.
  4. 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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