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ATONATON
BM1 BAGLEYBM1 BAGLEY
BM1 KANEBM1 KANE
(THE MAN)(THE MAN)
REFERENCESREFERENCES
ATON POSITIONING MANUALATON POSITIONING MANUAL
ATON ADMIN MANUALATON ADMIN MANUAL
ATON TECH MANUALATON TECH MANUAL
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUALATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
ATON STRUCTURES MANUALATON STRUCTURES MANUAL
SOLAR DESIGN MANUALSOLAR DESIGN MANUAL
POSITIONINGPOSITIONINGMANUALMANUAL
What is covered?What is covered?
What is a APR?What is a APR?
Positioning Equipment? Problems?Positioning Equipment? Problems?
Positioning terms? Positioning terms?
Excursion methods?
What is Covered?What is Covered?
Positioning Instruments and Guidelines Positioning Instruments and Guidelines
Theory of Positioning Theory of Positioning
Accuracy Classification for Floating Aids to Accuracy Classification for Floating Aids to NavigationNavigation
Positioning Methods for Fixed Aids to NavigationPosition Check Evaluations Aid Positioning Record
TERMSTERMS
Accuracy Classification (AC)
Aid Positioning Record (APR)
Watch Circle Radius (WCR)
Assigned Positioning (AP)Horizontal Dilution of Precision (HDOP)Most Probable Position (MPP)
Aid Positioning RecordAid Positioning Record
Must be done every time a Floating Aid is Must be done every time a Floating Aid is visited, or a Fixed Aid is established, visited, or a Fixed Aid is established, rebuilt, or movedrebuilt, or moved
Must be submitted to district within 10 Must be submitted to district within 10 working days or upon return to portworking days or upon return to port
Original stays at unit in Aid FileOriginal stays at unit in Aid File
Original can be destroyed 3 years after Aid Original can be destroyed 3 years after Aid is disestablished is disestablished
CO/OINC must review and sign APRCO/OINC must review and sign APR
Purpose of CO/OINC signature is to verify: Purpose of CO/OINC signature is to verify:
(a) APR complete. (a) APR complete.
(b) Aid on station. (b) Aid on station.
(c) Aid adequately marks hazard/channel. (c) Aid adequately marks hazard/channel.
(d) Light List/ATONIS/Chart have been (d) Light List/ATONIS/Chart have been verified. verified.
APR REMARKS SECTIONAPR REMARKS SECTION
Aid On or Off Station when found. Light List verification. ATONIS verification. Chart verification. Reason for ATON visit. Departures from normal procedures (if any). Inclined Angle Corrections (if applicable). If excursion was used, the method used to determine excursion must be listed. Any other information that may be required by the district office.
Positioning EquipmentPositioning Equipment
DGPS – PrimaryDGPS – PrimaryNMEA Strings – GGA,GSA,GSR,GSTNMEA Strings – GGA,GSA,GSR,GSTHDOP-zero bad, no maxHDOP-zero bad, no maxNot updating for 3 min badNot updating for 3 min bad
GPS - NMEA String – GGAGPS - NMEA String – GGA HDOP-zero bad, more than 20 badHDOP-zero bad, more than 20 bad
CO / OINC call if Aid is ON/OFF StationCO / OINC call if Aid is ON/OFF Stationwherewhere therethere hashas beenbeen anan onboardonboard equipment, (hardware)equipment, (hardware) configurationconfiguration changechange, , the verificationthe verification procedure in enclosureprocedure in enclosure (7)(7) mustmust be performed priorbe performed prior to using the DGPSto using the DGPS equipment forequipment for positioningpositioning
EXCURSION METHODSMETHODS
L METHODL METHODCHAIN LENGTH – WATER DEPTHCHAIN LENGTH – WATER DEPTH
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HYPOTENUSE METHODHYPOTENUSE METHOD
CHAIN LENGTH X 2 – WATER DEPTH X 2CHAIN LENGTH X 2 – WATER DEPTH X 2
SQUAREDSQUARED
ATON ADMINATON ADMIN
What is covered?What is covered?
Marking of wrecks and obstructions?Marking of wrecks and obstructions?
CO/OINC responsibilities? CO/OINC responsibilities?
ATON SERVICING FLOWCHART (SIF)ATON SERVICING FLOWCHART (SIF)
What is Covered?What is Covered?
TrainingTrainingCorrection of Discrepancies Correction of Discrepancies Duties & Operations of ATON UnitsDuties & Operations of ATON UnitsLighthousesLighthousesExternal RelationsExternal RelationsNavigation InfoNavigation InfoNon – USCG maintained AidsNon – USCG maintained AidsEstablishment, Review, and Modification of Establishment, Review, and Modification of ATONATONManagement & Admin of Short Range ATONManagement & Admin of Short Range ATON
Marking of Wrecks and Marking of Wrecks and Obstructions……Obstructions……
Inform owner of responsibility to mark (Federal Law)Inform owner of responsibility to mark (Federal Law)
Owner pays expense to mark (keep at a min)Owner pays expense to mark (keep at a min)
Must be reported to District Commander immediately followed by a Must be reported to District Commander immediately followed by a Hazard to Navigation Message Hazard to Navigation Message
The name, description, and accurate location of the wreck. The name and address of the owner or his agent. Depth of water over the wreck. The action or intent of the owner to mark
the wreck, and when such action will be taken. The type, description, and location of the marking, if any. An opinion as to whether or not immediate marking of the
wreck by the Coast Guard is necessary for the protection of
navigation.
Marking of Wrecks and Marking of Wrecks and Obstructions (cont)Obstructions (cont)
CG may or may not markCG may or may not mark
Use appropriate markingUse appropriate marking
If longer than 30 days, must make If longer than 30 days, must make permanentpermanent
CO/OINC RESPONABILTIESCO/OINC RESPONABILTIES
Contacting owner of wreck or obstructionContacting owner of wreck or obstruction
Discrepancy Response Factor (DRF) Discrepancy Response Factor (DRF) must sign must sign
ATONIS ATONIS
Ensure a Federal Aid Information Ensure a Federal Aid Information Document is updatedDocument is updated
Ensure Battery Tracking is used from Ensure Battery Tracking is used from cradle to gravecradle to grave
SERVICING INTERVAL FLOWCHARTSERVICING INTERVAL FLOWCHART(SIF)(SIF)
Enclosure (7)Enclosure (7)
CO/OINC MUST SIGNCO/OINC MUST SIGN
Flowcharts for……..Flowcharts for……..
MooringMooring
Day boardDay board
OpticOptic
BatteryBattery
ATON TECH MANUALATON TECH MANUAL
What is covered?What is covered?
Testing requirements?Testing requirements?
Abbreviations/Symbols of ATON? Abbreviations/Symbols of ATON?
What is covered?What is covered?
Buoys and MooringsBuoys and MooringsBuoy MarkingsBuoy MarkingsStructuresStructuresDay boardsDay boardsLight SignalsLight SignalsSound SignalsSound SignalsPower SystemsPower SystemsMonitor and Control Equipment Monitor and Control Equipment
Testing Requirements?Testing Requirements?
External Buoy pockets not required to Air TestExternal Buoy pockets not required to Air Test
Air Test buoy hulls after repair 3 PSI for 10 min, Air Test buoy hulls after repair 3 PSI for 10 min,
Air Test internal Battery pockets after opening 1-Air Test internal Battery pockets after opening 1-2 PSI for 5 min. testing for leaks, clogs in vent, 2 PSI for 5 min. testing for leaks, clogs in vent, or cracksor cracks
Gas Free Buoys before weldingGas Free Buoys before welding
Test Solar panels, Batteries, and Lanterns in Test Solar panels, Batteries, and Lanterns in accordance with this manualaccordance with this manual
Abbreviations/SymbolsAbbreviations/Symbols
Buoy SizesBuoy Sizes
Day boardsDay boards
Range BoardsRange Boards
Light CharacteristicsLight Characteristics
Buoy AbbreviationsBuoy AbbreviationsNuns / CansNuns / Cans
11STST CLASS LARGEST, 6 CLASS LARGEST, 6THTH CLASS SMALLEST CLASS SMALLEST
C – CANC – CAN F – FAST WATERF – FAST WATER
N – NUNN – NUN P - PLASTICP - PLASTIC
T – TALL TYPET – TALL TYPE A – ALUMINUMA – ALUMINUM
S – SPECIALS – SPECIAL M - MOORINGM - MOORING
R – RADAR REFR – RADAR REF F – FOAM (2F – FOAM (2NDND POS) POS)
ExamplesExamples
1N = First class Nun1N = First class Nun
2CR = Second class Can Radar Ref2CR = Second class Can Radar Ref
6FC = Sixth class Fast Water Can6FC = Sixth class Fast Water Can
3NPR = Third class Nun Plastic Radar Ref3NPR = Third class Nun Plastic Radar Ref
BONUSBONUS
2 C 31 105 = 2 C 31 105 =
Second class Can built in 1931 #105 builtSecond class Can built in 1931 #105 built
1 NS 72 188 = 1 NS 72 188 =
First class Nun Special built in 1972 #188 builtFirst class Nun Special built in 1972 #188 built
44thth,5,5thth,6,6thth class nun & cans = no ser#, short life span class nun & cans = no ser#, short life span
Buoys Lighted / UnlightedBuoys Lighted / UnlightedABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATIONS
L – LightedL – Lighted R – Radar RefR – Radar Ref
B – BellB – Bell E – Electric BellE – Electric Bell
G – GongG – Gong H – Electric HornH – Electric Horn
W – WhistleW – Whistle I – IceI – Ice
ExamplesExamples
9x32 LWR= Nine Ft diameter by Thirty Two Ft long, 9x32 LWR= Nine Ft diameter by Thirty Two Ft long, lighted, whistle, radar ref lighted, whistle, radar ref 7x17 LB= Seven ft diameter by seventeen ft long, 7x17 LB= Seven ft diameter by seventeen ft long, lighted, belllighted, bell6x20 LI= Six ft diameter by twenty ft long, lighted, ice6x20 LI= Six ft diameter by twenty ft long, lighted, ice
BONUSBONUS6-79-56= 6-79-56=
Six ft diameter built in 1979, 56Six ft diameter built in 1979, 56thth built built9-33-76=9-33-76=
Nine ft diameter built in 1933, 76Nine ft diameter built in 1933, 76thth built built
DAY BOARD ABBREVATIONSDAY BOARD ABBREVATIONS
FIRST LETTER…….FIRST LETTER…….S – SQUARES – SQUARE T – TRIANGLET – TRIANGLEJ – PREF CHJ – PREF CH M – SAFE WATERM – SAFE WATERN – NO LATERALN – NO LATERAL K – RANGEK – RANGEC – CROSSINGC – CROSSING
SECOND LETTERS…..SECOND LETTERS…..R – REDR – RED G – GREENG – GREENW – WHITEW – WHITE B – BLACKB – BLACK
DAYBOARDS CONT.DAYBOARDS CONT.
THIRD LETTER THIRD LETTER (RANGE BOARDS ONLY)(RANGE BOARDS ONLY)R – REDR – RED G – GREENG – GREEN
W – WHITEW – WHITE B – BLACKB – BLACK
ADDITIONAL INFO BY ADDITIONAL INFO BY LETTERS AFTER A DASH –LETTERS AFTER A DASH –
I – INTERCOASTAL WATERWAYI – INTERCOASTAL WATERWAY
SY – YELLOW SQUARE (DUAL PURPOSE)SY – YELLOW SQUARE (DUAL PURPOSE)
TY – YELLOW TRIANGLE (DUAL PURPOSE) TY – YELLOW TRIANGLE (DUAL PURPOSE)
EXAMPLESEXAMPLES
6KRW= Six ft wide red range, white stripe 6KRW= Six ft wide red range, white stripe in middlein middle
4JR-SY= Four ft wide preferred CH, red, 4JR-SY= Four ft wide preferred CH, red, yellow squareyellow square
4SG= Four ft square green4SG= Four ft square green
6TR= Six ft triangle green 6TR= Six ft triangle green
3MB= Three ft safe water, black3MB= Three ft safe water, black
ATON SEAMANSHIPATON SEAMANSHIP
What is covered?What is covered?
Platforms/limitations at ANT Teams?Platforms/limitations at ANT Teams?
What is covered?What is covered?
ATON Rigging practices and safetyATON Rigging practices and safetyToolsToolsQuals for Booms, Winches, CranesQuals for Booms, Winches, CranesShip handling / Boat handlingShip handling / Boat handlingICE OPSICE OPSCargo handling/Stability Cargo handling/Stability ATON Inland Rivers, Ashore, Coastal watersATON Inland Rivers, Ashore, Coastal watersATON Construction TendersATON Construction TendersLighthouse RestorationLighthouse Restoration
Platforms ANT TeamsPlatforms ANT Teams
TANB- TANB- Trailerable Aids to Navigation Boat Not for offshore, Aids to Navigation Boat Not for offshore, 4ft or less seas, Davit capable of 300lbs, 2,500lbs crew & 4ft or less seas, Davit capable of 300lbs, 2,500lbs crew & cargocargo55 ANB A&B,C- Different Cranes55 ANB A&B,C- Different CranesA&B,C 5-6 ft seas, Floating ATON 3 ft seasA&B,C 5-6 ft seas, Floating ATON 3 ft seasA-2,000lbA-2,000lbB-3,000lbB-3,000lbC-3,300lbC-3,300lbNo max at stern notch, able to back into a buoy, Cargo No max at stern notch, able to back into a buoy, Cargo 4,000lb4,000lb
49 BUSL- Floating ATON 3 ft seas, 10 knots full load 49 BUSL- Floating ATON 3 ft seas, 10 knots full load +cargo, 6 ft seas,+cargo, 6 ft seas,4,500lb Crane4,500lb Crane
LIGHT LISTLIGHT LIST
Number of AidNumber of AidName and locationsName and locationsPosition ( LAT & LONG)Position ( LAT & LONG)CharacteristicCharacteristicHeight Height Range Range StructureStructureRemarks Remarks
Solar Design ManualSolar Design Manual
What is Covered?What is Covered?
Solar Panels?Solar Panels?
Solar Sizing sheet?Solar Sizing sheet?
What is covered?What is covered?
Major / Minor Aid equipmentMajor / Minor Aid equipment
Solar Sizing Tables by AreaSolar Sizing Tables by Area
Solar Calculation sheetsSolar Calculation sheets
Power systemsPower systems
Internal workings of Lights, SignalsInternal workings of Lights, Signals
Battery Battery Acquisition
Solar PanelsSolar Panels
10, 20, 35 watt sizes10, 20, 35 watt sizes
Floating Aids mounted on top facing upFloating Aids mounted on top facing up
Fixed Aids mounted pointing SouthFixed Aids mounted pointing South
Continental USA- 60 deg angleContinental USA- 60 deg angle
Hawaii- 30 deg angleHawaii- 30 deg angle
Alaska- 75 deg angleAlaska- 75 deg angle
Solar SizingSolar Sizing
Chapter 8Chapter 8 Take flasher type and lamp sizeTake flasher type and lamp size
Come up with # of Batteries and Solar Panel Come up with # of Batteries and Solar Panel sizesize
ATON STRUCTURES ATON STRUCTURES
What is covered?What is covered?
Servicing / Survey requirements?Servicing / Survey requirements?
What is Covered?What is Covered?
Structure DesignStructure Design
Climbing SafetyClimbing Safety
InspectionInspection
Structure Design Structure Design
Major ATON Structures- CEUs are tasked with the design. This design work might be carried out by CEU staff, or contracted out.Minor ATON Structures- Normally little design work required. Structures built by Coast Guard construction tenders (WLICs). The engineering design of specific minor ATON structures, when required, is a CEU responsibility.
Structures Cont.Structures Cont.
Appendix B- Data SheetsAppendix B- Data Sheets
InspectionInspection
Chapter 3 & Appendix A- GUIDELINES Chapter 3 & Appendix A- GUIDELINES FOR FIELD UNIT MAINTENANCE FOR FIELD UNIT MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONINSPECTION Two levels-Two levels-Scheduled – CEU, all Major ATON, once Scheduled – CEU, all Major ATON, once every 5 yearsevery 5 yearsField Unit Maintenance- USCG, done on Field Unit Maintenance- USCG, done on every visitevery visitIf unable to fix SSMR and CASREPIf unable to fix SSMR and CASREP
Climbing SafetyClimbing Safety
Must train under CEU-sponsored climber Must train under CEU-sponsored climber safety training, or a train the trainersafety training, or a train the trainer
Must have written CertificationMust have written Certification
Buddy systemBuddy system
Structure 20 ft and higherStructure 20 ft and higher
150 Ft or less Safety Observer150 Ft or less Safety Observer
PPEPPE
Army Core of EngineersArmy Core of Engineers
Memo of Agreement withMemo of Agreement with
Wrecks, obstructions, Survey channelsWrecks, obstructions, Survey channels