Task 7. Establish electronic surveillance.

This Task is one for cooperative surveillance (e.g. DGPS and data link),

The overall concept for proper control of the navigable water ways are to put the water ways under strict active surveillance. It is proposed that similar systems developed for aircraft control and using similar high technology computers and algorithms to expedite the safe movement of aircraft.

Active surveillance by the traffic controller requires fewer actions of the vessel navigation personnel, unless action is required by the vessel traffic controller. A passive approach requires less direct communication, action only on an acceptation basis.

With encoded transponders, vessel traffic controllers will be able to identify all vessels on the waterways, and with introduction of active radar, even tree logs and small wood boats will be identified and tracked with enforcement personnel, unauthorized vessels and water obstacles can be restricted from the water way or removed to avoid collisions.