GMDSS普通操作员 第14讲：Passage 21 第14讲：Passage 21.ppt

航运系航海教研室 航运系航海教研室 航运系航海教研室 航运系航海教研室 航运系航海教研室 航运系航海教研室 航运系航海教研室 航运系航海教研室 航运系航海教研室 航运系航海教研室 Passage 21 Inmarsat Ltd had over 100,000 registered GMDSS-capable mobile terminals at the end of October 2004, of which more than 69,000 are Inmarsat-C. The Inmarsat-C system was introduced in 1991 to complement the Inmarsat-A system, by providing low-cost global communications on a small terminal, suitable for fitting on all vessels, large and small. Its small size makes it especially suitable for smaller vessels, such as yachts, fishing vessels or supply craft. The Inmarsat-C system does not provide voice communications, but does provide a means of sending text messages or data to and from an SES, using store-and-forward messaging. This technique requires the user (at either end) to prepare the message/data on their end terminal, then transmit it via the Inmarsat-C satellite system to the receiving end. There, after a delay of a few minutes, the message/data may be printed, viewed and/or stored. Some of the Inmarsat-C communications services are listed bellow: Passage 21 The ability to send or receive messages between an Inmarsat-C SES and a shore-based telex terminal, personal computer or electronic mail (e-mail) service. An Inmarsat-C SES can also send text messages to a shore-based fax terminal. Specialized fax bureau services are available to convey text messages from shore-based fax machines to Inmarsat-C SESs. The Enhanced Group Call (EGC) services, which enable authorized shore-based Information Providers to send information to selected groups of SESs-these may be within a defined geographical area, or belong to a defined group such as a shipping company. Passage 21 1. How many registered GR/IDSS-capable mobile terminals are there at the end of October 2004? A. More than 100,000. B. No more than 100,000. C. The exact number is 100,000. D. More than 69,000. 正确答案：A Passage 21 2. What is the earliest purpose of Inmarsat-C system? A.