augmented reality (AR)

The use of LNG propulsion in ships has significant environmental benefits but also creates chal- lenges in handling. Due to safety regulations, the maintenance of the LNG ship systems requires a high degree of reliability and accuracy. Thus, this paper deals with the development and evaluation of an AR-assistance system. The system based on an Android smartphone enables users to access maintenance instructions and manuals and supports the work process step by step through context-sensitive virtualizations. Its evaluation was conducted as a combined quantitative and qualitative user study.

The development of the information technology is a pre-condition for a more efficient work in engineering too. In the last few years many tools have been developed which use Argumented Reality. This technology has a great potential in the area of operating and overhaul and of the development of maintenance support systems especially. This publication describes the possibilities of AR and presents a concept of efficient information supply during the maintenance on location. Further are discussed problems of using and development of AR-Systems.