Navigational Aids: Radar (2 cr)
Code: MM14O108GMC-3003
General information
Enrollment
07.09.2024 - 06.10.2024
Timing
07.10.2024 - 30.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Campus
Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain
Teacher in charge
Tony Karlsson
Objective
The student knows the operational aspects, reliability and limi-tations of radar equipment and the basics of determining the position and monitoring the traffic situation with the help of radar.
Content
• 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
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Terrestrial Navigation A