ClearCruise features
ClearCruise® features are designed for enhancing situational awareness and aiding navigation.
ClearCruise® features are only available on compatible cameras. For a list of compatible camera’s, refer to: ClearCruise compatible cameras
Augmented Reality also requires an AR200 sensor (part number: E70537.
ClearCruiseObject detection
ClearCruise technology provides 2 separate features, which are described in more detail throughout this chapter:
Object Detection (Video Analytics)
Augmented Reality (AR)
ClearCruise® Object Detection
Object Detection (Video Analytics) is a feature available for compatible thermal cameras. Intelligent thermal analytics technology provides audible and visual alerts when “non-water” objects are identified in the scene. Vessels, obstacles, and navigation markers can all be automatically identified by the camera without the need for Chart or Radar data.
Weather conditions can cause the target's temperature, luminance, contrast or chrominance to be below a detectable range in relation to the background image. Therefore, the effectiveness of the ClearCruise Object Detection (Video Analytics) feature for distinguishing targets and non-targets is dependent on optimal scene conditions. It is recommended:
The visible image is adjusted to contain good color, brightness and contrast;
Accuracy can be improved by excluding irrelevant regions such as sun glare.
ClearCruise® Augmented Reality
Augmented RealityClearCruise Augmented Reality (AR)
The Augmented Reality feature places layers of digital information directly over the top of the Video app’s video feed. Data from the Chart app is used to generate informative text and images (flags) on the Video app. When calibrated correctly, Augmented Reality accurately overlays automatically-updating flags on the Video app so they overlap real-life objects.
Augmented Reality flags will be unstable in rough waters.
ClearCruise’s performance is dependent on environmental conditions and is not a replacement for maintaining a visual watch.