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DYNAMIC POSITIONING SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship Piloting
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

Dynamic positioning systems (DPS) are critical tools for maintaining the position of deep well drilling rigs on the open sea, or for piloting ships and barges to dock through crowded harbours.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage des navires
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Système qui permet à un navire de maintenir sa position en utilisant ses propres moyens de propulsion et de stabilisation connectés à un système de géolocalisation.

OBS

On trouve aussi, dans le langage professionnel, l'abréviation «DP», qui est déconseillée.

OBS

système de positionnement dynamique : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 26 novembre 2021.

Spanish

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