Data Request Forms

*In what format (AIS DATA Formats) would you prefer to receive the data? Please check the appropriate box(es) as they apply to your specific request. (Please keep in mind that the processing time/level of effort (LOE) may increase with each additional option selected.)

Grid Cell Size in degrees. (Multiple Items can be checked)

0.1 x 0.1 (Default)

0.01 x 0.01

0.001 x 0.001

0.0001 x 0.0001

Other (please explain):

For Heat Map requests, Grid Cell Size refers to the size of the area cell used for the aggregate number of messages received per requested element (messages, vessels, transits, etc.). If unsure, the default option is suitable for most purposes.

Background Imagery

No Image

NOAA Nautical Charts

Satellite Imagery

Other (please explain):

Background imagery refers to the physical appearance of the maps on which the data will be displayed.

Sample Rate

5 - minutes aggregate (Default)

Full Data Set (required for NMEA format)

Sample Rate refers to the interval length between position reports used in the creation of each individual request.

For alternate methods of receiving your HDR data set results, please see AIS HDR Delivery Methods.

NOTE: We can provide up to three (3) years of AIS data beginning approximately from today's date. Please indicate your desired date range.

Optional - Specify time frame in ZULU/UTC format: Start Time ZULU End Time ZULU
Example: Start Time: 0000Z End Time: 02359Z. Click here for the Time Conversion Table
(All AIS data is stored in ZULU/UTC format.)

NOTE:

Customers should plan for a minimum of 45 days processing time. To ensure all protocols are met and the best available data is retrieved, each data request must be approved, processed and analyzed individually.

Anticipated Delivery Date:

If your data request requires special processing (i.e., earlier delivery date, different formats, narrowed criteria, etc.), please note this information in the "Additional Comments" text box below.

To define a box, please enter the Decimal and Degrees(DD) of requested location in the following fields. Note: Please enter numbers only. If you need assistance in converting to Decimal and Degrees, please click HERE.

* Please provide a general description for the geographic area defined within the box (e.g., New York Harbor, Lower Mississippi River, or UNKNOWN):

If MMSI is not available, then enter other identifying vessel information (i.e. Vessel Name, IMO, or Call Sign):

Are there any other specific filters that you would like to apply to the data? (i.e, vessels traveling at a certain speed, vessels heading in certain directions, certain draft, fishing, at anchor, etc.):