DataStore Application

DataStore is a product that consists of a Service (backend database) and an Application (user front-end application) for logging, playback and filtering of NMEA and NMEA-formatted data. The Service runs on any computer with TCP connectivity, including the same server as the LSS (DataSwitch). It can be deployed as a local service for local use by applications like ICAN’s Horizon, ECS, or as a shared service for use by all. Data stored in the AIS database can be queried and played back into Horizon or another ECS system or application.

DataStore stores all NMEA data and can easily play back data streams for different operators. The replay aspect can be controlled to jump to different locations as well as change the rate of playback.

The Service can record data from DataSwitch or from the DataStore application. The former also provides base station data (or any other bottom connection of DataSwitch). The latter provides data from Horizon, ICAN's ECS and third-party applications/ECSs.

DataStore Application Playback Toolbar (as shown in Horizon/ECS)

The DataStore Application is the user interface. It connects to the DataStore Service; and it accepts connections for Record and Playback from display clients (Horizon, ECS, DataSwitch, Seascape, etc). Users can record, playback, and query the data depending on their user permissions.

DataStore Modules

Enhanced Playback Module

Provides:

• User defined data playback rates;
• Serial, file, and TCP/IP output;
• Sentence formatter;
• Talker ID filter;
• Capability to load and save filters;
• User authorization;
• Port management and monitoring;
• NMEA viewer;
• User defined recording time period.

Remote Connections Module

Provides:

• Unlimited number of remote user connections;
• Support of PIDS messaging (Control and Status messages);
• Inputs and outputs NMEA messages, DataStore format including metadata.

Synchronization Module

Provides synchronization with:

• Other basestation databases;
• Other DataStore instances;
  and provides primary and secondary failover capabilities (redundancy).

AIS & Ownship Filters Module

Provides filters for:

• AIS message type;
• Geographical area;
• Data source;
• MMSI;
• Target Vessel (including SOG, IMO number, call sign, destination, name, nav status, ship/cargo type, ARPA target/track ID).

Function Message Filters Module

Provides filters for:

• Function/message type;
• International standard message support (including number of persons, VTS tracks, met /hydro, inland AIS);
• Secure communications.

AtoN Filters Module

Provides filters for:

• Floating aids;
• Fixed aids;
• Position status;
• Proprietary messages (including battery power, light status)

For more information, contact ICAN Sales.