International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 88 - Number 6 |
Year of Publication: 2014 |
Authors: Arnelio Sergio Mabunda, Abdelali Astito, Salaheddine Hamdoune |
10.5120/15358-3823 |
Arnelio Sergio Mabunda, Abdelali Astito, Salaheddine Hamdoune . Estimating Carbon Dioxide and Particulate Matter Emissions from Ships using Automatic Identification System Data. International Journal of Computer Applications. 88, 6 ( February 2014), 27-31. DOI=10.5120/15358-3823
This paper proposes a method for estimating emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and particulate matter (PM) from ships using Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. The method can be summarized in three steps : 1) capture of AIS data, 2) estimation of ships resistance, propulsion power, engine power and fuel consumption, 3) estimation of CO2 and PM emissions based on fuel consumption. The method has been developed to carry out a computer application for monitoring in real-time CO2 and PM emissions from ships sailing in the Strait of Gibraltar. A system for receiving AIS data broadcasted by ships sailing in the Strait of Gibraltar has been installed.