Abstract: Remotely monitoring and combining marine vessel position, Automatic Information System (AIS), and marine electronic device output data using NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 data standards via terrestrial and satellite broadband (non-VHF) connections. A computing device with communication interfaces for connecting to a vessel's NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 data systems and internet connection, a data cache for storing vessel data, and a software application including Secure Hash Algorithm 2 (SHA-2) encryption. The software application receives vessel data via the interfaces, transmits it in real-time, applying SHA-2 encryption, to a remote server using the internet connection, stores it in the data cache when the internet is unavailable, and transmits stored data upon reconnection.

Abstract: A system and method for remotely monitoring marine vessel data using NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 data standards. The system comprises a computing device with communication interfaces for connecting to a vessel's NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 data systems and internet connection, a data cache for storing vessel data, and a software application. The software application receives vessel data via the interfaces, transmits it in real-time to a remote server using the internet connection, stores it in the data cache when the internet is unavailable, and transmits stored data upon reconnection. The software can also receive user-specified configuration settings from the remote server to control data transmission. The method enables secure, real-time remote access to vessel data, facilitating vessel tracking and performance monitoring without relying on traditional methods.

Abstract: A method of estimating a load on a vehicle (10), the method comprising: obtaining a first load estimate using a first load estimation technique; obtaining a second load estimate using a second load estimation technique; analysing characteristics of the first load estimate and the second load estimate; and, based on the analysis selecting either the first load estimate or the second load estimate as an output load estimate.

Abstract: Control of a Vehicle Having an Automatic Transmission to Compensate for Ambient Air Density A method of controlling an automatic transmission (24) of a vehicle (10), the method comprising: receiving a signal indicative of a vehicle operating mode; obtaining a base map defining gear shift points for the transmission (24) based on the indicated vehicle operating mode; obtaining a torque loss map defining gear shift points for the transmission (24) based on a predetermined minimum value of density; and controlling the transmission (24) based on the base map if the base map defines gear shift points at higher engine speeds or vehicle speeds than the corresponding gear shift points defined by the torque loss map.

Abstract: A method of estimating a load on a vehicle (10), the method comprising: obtaining a first load estimate using a first load estimation technique; obtaining a second load estimate using a second load estimation technique; analysing characteristics of the first load estimate and the second load estimate; and, based on the analysis selecting either the first load estimate or the second load estimate as an output load estimate.

Abstract: Control of a Vehicle Having an Automatic Transmission to Compensate for Ambient Air Density A method of controlling an automatic transmission (24) of a vehicle (10), the method comprising: receiving a signal indicative of a vehicle operating mode; obtaining a base map defining gear shift points for the transmission (24) based on the indicated vehicle operating mode; obtaining a torque loss map defining gear shift points for the transmission (24) based on a predetermined minimum value of density; and controlling the transmission (24) based on the base map if the base map defines gear shift points at higher engine speeds or vehicle speeds than the corresponding gear shift points defined by the torque loss map.