NOTE: The Real-Time GIS Team strives to update product tutorials to reflect the latest release.

Depending on the version of GeoEvent Server you

are using, there may be inconsistencies between your environment and the illustrations and/or specific steps in exercises or videos bundled with
the tutorial. The concepts outlined, however, should be applicable across different versions of GeoEvent Server.

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Release History – AIS Connector
A Note About Releases ................................................................................................................................. 3
Release History ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Release 4 (July 27, 2021) ........................................................................................................................... 3
Release 4 (March 31, 2021) ...................................................................................................................... 3
Release 3 (Feb 23, 2021) ........................................................................................................................... 3
Release 2 (November 17, 2020) ................................................................................................................ 4
Release 1 (August 26, 2020)...................................................................................................................... 4
Release Compatibility Table .......................................................................................................................... 5

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A Note About Releases
Each release contains a Release History document with a compatibility table that illustrates which
versions of ArcGIS GeoEvent Server the component is compatible with. Each release of a connector or
processor for GeoEvent Server documented below contains components compatible with the versions
listed in the compatibility table at the end of this document. The version of the components you deploy
does not have to match the version of ArcGIS GeoEvent Server. So long as the release is compatible with
the GeoEvent Server version you are using, it will work.

For example, the Latest Release contains a component labeled as version 10.6.0; this component is
compatible with any version of ArcGIS GeoEvent Server 10.6 or later.

Esri’s release strategy for ArcGIS GeoEvent Server components delivered on the ArcGIS GeoEvent Server
Gallery was updated in 2019. Going forward, a new release will only be created when a component has
an issue, is being enhanced with new capabilities, or is not compatible with new versions of ArcGIS
GeoEvent Server. This strategy makes upgrades of these custom components easier since you will not
have to upgrade them for every release of ArcGIS GeoEvent Server. The only time you will need to
upgrade is when a new version of that connector is released. The documentation for the latest release
has been updated and includes instructions for updating your configuration to align with this strategy.

Release History
Below is the release history for the AIS Connector for GeoEvent Server. As new versions are released,
this document will highlight any updates in those versions.

Release 4 (July 27, 2021)

This release of the AIS Connector for GeoEvent Server is compatible with any version of GeoEvent Server
from 10.6 or later. It has been updated with:
▪ Fixed parsing issue for Message Type 27
o Speed Over Ground is not divided by 10.
o Course Over Ground is not divided by 10.

Release 4 (March 31, 2021)

This release of the AIS Connector for GeoEvent Server is compatible with any version of GeoEvent Server
from 10.6 or later. It has been updated with:
▪ Fixed parsing issue for Message Type 27

Release 3 (Feb 23, 2021)

This release of the AIS Connector for GeoEvent Server is compatible with any version of GeoEvent Server
from 10.6 or later. It has been updated with support for:
▪ Name of the connector and components was renamed from ‘nmea0183hs’ to ‘ais’.
o Inputs created using a previous release will need to be recreated.

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 ▪ Message Type 5 and 21 parsing now allows for messages that are shorter than the standard
length.
o Fields will be parsed in the order they are encoded.
o The last string field will be parsed to as many whole 6-bit characters as possible.
o Missing fields will be assigned either an empty string or -1 (depending on field type).
▪ Added support for Message Type 27 and it allows for message lengths longer than standard
length.
o Fields will be parsed in the order they are encoded out to 96 bits if possible.
o Bit above 96 will be ignored.
o Missing fields will be assigned either an empty string or -1 (depending on field type).
▪ Added support for filters
o MMSI – comma separated list of MMSI values that are allowed. Events with a
null/empty MMSI will be allowed to pass.
o IMO – comma separated list of IMO number values that are allowed. Events with a
null/empty IMO number will be allowed to pass.
o MID – comma separated list of Message Type ID values that are allowed. Events with a
null/empty MID will be allowed to pass.
o Spatial Envelope – Minimum and maximum latitude and longitude values to define a
desired envelope to accept events from. Events without a geometry will be allowed to
pass.
▪ Changed cached vessel information file format from comma delimited (‘,’) to pipe delimited (‘|’)
to avoid character collision with AIS Ascii.
o Most cached records will be upgraded as is.
o Any cached record with a comma character in a string field (name, destination, vendor
id) will be lost.

Release 2 (November 17, 2020)

This release of the AIS Connector for GeoEvent Server is compatible with any version of GeoEvent Server
from 10.6 or later. It has been updated with support for:
▪ The Name, Callsign, and Destination fields now have the ‘@’ character automatically removed
from them.

Release 1 (August 26, 2020)

This release of the AIS Connector for GeoEvent Server is compatible with any version of GeoEvent Server
from 10.6 or later. While the code for this connector has been around for a while, this is the first official
release of the connector. It has been updated with support for:
▪ Improved performance and reliability

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 ▪ Common schema across message types
▪ Implemented the cache data option for static ship data
▪ AIS Position messages are now augmented with cached static vessel information
▪ Three AIS messages are defined:
o AIS Position
o AIS Vessel (Static)
o AIS Aids To Navigation Report

Release Compatibility Table

Below is the compatibility table for the AIS Connector for GeoEvent Server. Use the appropriate release
for your version of ArcGIS GeoEvent Server.

AIS Connector Release

GeoEvent Server
Version R1 R2 R3 R4 R5
10.2
10.2.1
10.2.2
10.3
10.3.1
10.4
10.4.1
10.5
10.5.1
10.6 X X X X X
10.6.1 X X X X X
10.7 X X X X X
10.7.1 X X X X X
10.8.0 X X X X X
10.8.1 X X X X X
10.9 X

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