Developed by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) , NMEA 0183 is a combined electrical and data specification. It allows marine instruments—like GPS receivers, sonars, and autopilots—to "talk" to one another using a simple ASCII serial protocol. Key characteristics include:
: Official PDF copies are available for purchase directly from the National Marine Electronics Association Succession Nmea 0183 Version 4.11 Pdf-
The primary focus of the 4.11 update was improved integration of beyond standard GPS: Title: The Last Good Protocol Developed by the