FCC Exam Question: 46F2

Which of the following lists of data inputs for an Electronic Chart System is incorrect?

A. Radar, SSAS and Position.
B. Speed, Depth and Position.
C. Radar, Depth and Position.
D. Speed, Radar and Depth.
Correct Answer: A

Explanation: An Electronic Chart System (ECS) is designed to integrate various sensor inputs to provide comprehensive navigational information. Key data inputs for an ECS include: * **Position:** Essential for displaying the vessel's location on the chart, typically provided by a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver like GPS. * **Speed:** Used for calculating speed over ground (SOG), estimated time of arrival (ETA), and drift, usually from a speed log or GNSS. * **Depth:** Provided by an echosounder (fathometer) to display current water depth and aid in avoiding grounding. * **Radar:** Allows for overlaying real-time radar targets and coastline data onto the electronic chart. The Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) is a completely separate maritime security system. Its purpose is to transmit covert security alerts to competent authorities in the event of a security threat onboard, not to provide navigational data to an ECS. Therefore, SSAS is not an input for the operational functions of an ECS, making the list in option A incorrect. Options B, C, and D all include valid data inputs for an ECS.

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