Fidus Systems offers a complete range of proven AIS technology, Intellectual Property (IP) and AIS Type solutions which minimize the cost, time and risk associated with developing a range of AIS products. Our AIS development team has in-depth RF expertise and extensive experience implementing AIS functionality into product designs.
The AIS Standards support the following classes of AIS equipment:
- Class A – mandated for use on SOLAS Chapter V vessels (and others in some countries).
- Class B – a lower transmit power, lower cost derivative for leisure and non-SOLAS markets.
- Enhanced Class B – Standard Class B with addition functionality as required by customers including; Class A output power, LCD displays, Smartcard reader/writer and data logging.
- Base Stations
- AtoN (Aids to Navigation)
- Search and Rescue (SAR) - Intended for aircraft operation. Not officially recognized as an AIS ‘Type’, although similar to Class A.
Find out how Fidus can help with your AIS product design needs. Contact Scott Turnbull at +1.613.828.0063 x388 or email scott.turnbull@fidus.com.
| AtoN | Class A | Class B | Custom | SAR | Satellite |





