The heading sensor is the part of the MRU that records the heading orientation of the vessel. To activate this sensor, go to the Active Settings window, select the Heading check box, and select MRU Heading.
The MRU Heading unit refers to a heading sensor that is integrated into an MRU, while the Gyro component refers to a heading sensor that is independent. HIPS treats these components the same way, so the distinction between them is purely to improve visualization in the Vessels window. |
The Heading component has the following attributes in the Attributes window:
• Date: The year and Julian day of the current heading sensor time stamp (see Component Time Stamps).
• Time: The hour and minute of the heading sensor time stamp (see Component Time Stamps).
• Time Correction: The time correction value.
• Azimuth: The azimuth where Error was measured. This can normally be left at zero.
• Error: The error in the heading values recorded by the heading sensor, measured in degrees.
HIPS and SIPS calculates the applied instantaneous heading values by subtracting this error from the recorded heading sensor values. Applied Heading = Recorded value - Heading Error
• Manufacturer: The maker of the heading sensor equipment.
• Model: The particular make of heading sensor equipment.
• Serial Number: The serial number of the heading sensor equipment.
• Comments: A text field for your use.