PC based RADAR
Simulator, Single Station(with/ without console) for RADAR/ARPA course

Navigational Part-Task Trainer
Addition of ECDIS/ Nav-Aids/ Ownship/ Visualizations for BTM course

Full Mission Ship Maneuvering Simulator
Addition of RADAR, conning, autopilot, communication consoles, main engine controls, anchors, navigation lights, sound signals etc., with 60° to 360° visualization channels.

ARI designs and manufactures a suite of highly customized, state-of-the-art simulators that seamlessly work together to make possible an unprecedented level of customization in the training of persons across all ranks.

Traditionally, training largely dealt with general principles and theoretical topics. The value gained through such training depended on how well a student was able to translate generic knowledge to practical, real-life scenarios.

Though, with the emergence of simulation, this approach has rapidly changed over the past decade, simulation is still used in generic frameworks. Clearly, the next advancement in this trend is customization of the training scenario. Customization, by incorporating ship/procedure-specific methodologies, allows us to fully leverage the power of simulation to prepare professionals for precise situations in specific real-life operating conditions, at no risk and at minimal cost.

ARI offers customization over a wide range of features like :

• Models of various ship types with individual characteristics based on real operational data. These could include gas carriers, container vessels, bulk carriers, car carriers and so on.
  
• Models using core ARI vessel modeling algorithms with additional customized elements such as dimensions, tonnages, depth, speed, engines, engine characteristics etc.
  
• Simulation exercises based on the routes typically traversed by company vessels.
  
• Software interfaces that realistically replicated actual hardware controls used by officers. If required, specific positional and spatial characteristics of various brands can be incorporated.

Rigorously tested and highly accurate mathematical models ensure highly accurate reproduction of specific behavioral characteristics and natural effects. Mathematical modeling is both an art and a science. A math model is the back bone of any simulation software. The better the quality of this core component, the more accurate and realistic the behavior. To ensure the quality of the mathematical models underlying its simulation products, ARI works in close consultation with domain experts and relevant functional specialists.

• Physical and chemical properties of liquids and gases e.g. viscosity, vapour pressure, molecular weight, enthalpy and others.
  
  
• Fluid dynamics incorporating such variables as characteristics of different pumps (centrifugal, reciprocating, screw, eductors), change of flow with level, back pressure, valve setting, junctions & nodes (networks), level controllers, effect of list and trim on pump suction, mass conservation and many others.
  
  
• Thermodynamics including heat transfer at heat exchangers, tank walls (with and without insulation), two phase flows, vapour generation, flow through orifices and nozzles (atomization) and consequent heat transfer. Liquid/Vapour mass exchange is considered for establishing equilibrium levels within cargo tanks along with modeling of boundary layers to account for the non-equilibrium component.
  
  
• Stratification, both in liquid and vapour phases, to accurately demonstrate the compliance with MARPOL 73/78 (with amendments) for legal discharge of oil and the use of displacement or dilution methods for inerting/gas freeing of cargo tanks.
  
  
• Components of gas cargoes and preferential evaporation of the more volatile components including its effect on reliquefaction.
  
  
• NPSH requirements for cargo pumps and the effect of following (or not following) correct procedures for tank stripping on pump cavitation and ROB quantities.

ARI simulators incorporate advanced graphics and 3D modeling technologies that enable an added dimension of realism in the simulated environment. Graphical renditions of various ship models are continuously being created and enhanced using advanced 3D modeling techniques. These low polygon models are based on actual ship dimensions and can be customized by the ARI development team to represent various ship types.

Easy to use yet realistic user interfaces add further value to the user experience, while enhancing the feeling of realism. Advanced techniques have has resulted in revolutionary UI’s being used on various new models of ARI Simulators

As a training application, a simulation installation needs to comply with a variety of international norms and standards for it to be effective. Details of such compliance for various standard configurations of ARI marine simulators are provided below.