Quantum 2 CHIRP Doppler Radar Raymarine CHIRP Radar with Doppler Collision Avoidance Technology Introducing Raymarine Quantum 2 Radar with Doppler collision avoidance technology. The Quantum 2 next generation CHIRP pulse compression radar by Raymarine provides superior target awareness at both long and extremely short ranges. Using advanced Doppler processing, the system instantly highlights moving radar […]
Radar on ship application The term “Radar” is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging”. The marine radar works on the basic principle of electromagnetic waves. The radar antenna sends the high-speed electromagnetic waves to establish the location, which is the distance, the velocity and the direction the wave travelled along with the altitude of […]
Radar on board ship application This article is in continuation of the previous article regarding uses of X-band and S-band radars on board ships. Read five more important techniques which navigators on ships must know while using a radar. 1. A very important fact must be borne in mind of ship navigators that Search and […]
Effective radar techniques for navigators This article is in continuation of the previous article regarding uses of X-band and S-band radars on board ships. Read five more important techniques which navigators on ships must know while using a radar. 1. A very important fact must be borne in mind of ship navigators that Search and […]
5 Effective radar techniques for ship navigators RADAR (radio detection and ranging) equipment has for a long time been one of the best tools for enhancing the safety of ship navigation at sea. Gone are the days when the master would be the one switching the equipment “on” and “off”, at his/her discretion, and when old timers would […]
Marine radar works and uses of marine radar The term “Radar” is an acronym for Radio Detection and Ranging”. The marine radar works and uses of marine radar on the basic principle of electromagnetic waves. The radar antenna sends the high-speed electromagnetic waves to establish the location, which is the distance, the velocity and the […]
15 Things to consider while using radar on ships The radar is one of the most used equipment systems onboard ships. It is designed for detecting and tracking targets a considerable distance. Needless to say, it’s of great practical value to the navigators. Proper use of radar and radar plotting aids in both restricted visibility […]
Points Officer on Watch (OOW) while handling ship’s radar The officer on watch (OOW) on the ship’s bridge should be familiar with the working of all navigational equipment used on the ship. He should also be aware of the procedure for trouble shooting in case any equipment fails. The radar is one of the most […]
Radar watchkeeping and SOLAS requirements for ships Radars have been playing a vital role in ship navigation for several decades now, assisting in collision avoidance and early detection of obstacles. The history of marine radars goes a long way back to the time of World War II, when radars were introduced and effectively used by war ships for tracking […]
McMurdo HEKLEO-SX Racon Racon devices are used at sea to mark navigational hazards as RADAR targets for presentation on a ship navigational radar display. The word Racon comes from combining RAdar and beaCON. The McMurdo HEKLEO-SX Racon is a frequency agile all-weather radar transponder that works on both “X” band (3cm wavelength), and “S” Band […]