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What is the relation between the scanners horizontal width (size) and horizontal beam width?
Large scanner horizontal width, narrow horizontal beam width.
10 Can the frequency of radar pulses transmitted per second affect the radars maximum range?
Yes.
The radar ability to display as separate spots on the screen, close targets on the same
bearing.
The radar ability to display as separate spots on the screen, close targets on the same
range.
Unwanted lobes of energy transmitted outside the main radar transmission beam.
15 We have normal transmission of radar waves when the radar horizon is?
10% longer than the visible horizon.
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Reduces the affects of the echo returns from the sea waves.
Good, but the range rings are better than the VRM.
22 Which course should be fed in to the radar with a stabilised radar picture?
True course steered by own ship.
To switch off the HL temporarily in order to see under the line on the screen.
27 What is the minimum radar display diameter for ships of 10 000 tons and upwards?
16 inch
32 What is the minimum display diameter required on ships bigger than 1600 tons but less than
10 000 tons?
250 mm
Obtain information about whether danger of collision exists, CPA, TCPA, target course and
speed.
35 Which of the following provides the complete answer, when related to the effect of using
incorrect bearings in plotting?
CPA, TCPA, Course and Speed of the target are effected.
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37 What is the effect of error in own ships speed, when completing a plot?
Error in the targets course and speed.
Provide the same information as could be seen visually out of the wheelhouse window.
39 What is the quickest method of deciding whether collision danger exists or not?
By taking several bearings of the target.
41 When completing a full Relative plot (North up), what input information is required?
A series of target ranges and bearings and own ships course and speed through the water.
42 Why should radar still be used during the day in clear visibility?
To assist the navigator in maintaining the desired course over the ground..
47 Which of the radar controls can be left at the setting determined when the set was first
switched on?
None.
Always use a compass stabilized display either True Motion or Relative Motion to suit
experience and environment.
The range most suitable to the proximity of targets and land, but with frequent checks of
higher and lower ranges.
50 Does the Collision Regulations give any preference to ships equipped with radar?
No.