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Studieperiodens (kursens) lärandemål

The student knows the operational aspects, reliability and limitations of radar equipment and the basics of determining the position and monitoring the traffic situation with the help of radar.

Studieperiodens (kursens) innehåll

• International regulations and technical requirements on radar equipment
• The operational aspects of radar equipment
• Technical definitions
• Radar construction and performance qualities
• Meteorological, technical and physical factors which have an effect on the radar performance
• Different types of radar picture mode and their differences
• Basic radar functions for optimal position and traffic situation determination
• Radar overhaul and maintenance onboard the vessel
• Practical exercises in the use of radar

Förkunskapskrav

Terrestrial Navigation A