INFO: RADIOLOCATION part 1

The operator must have a good understanding of the features of display information about the environment on the radar screen to use all of its features when operating the boat. When observing the surroundings on the radar screen, the operator must submit all well its advantages and limitations. For a better perception of the information on the radar screen, it is important to gain experience observing their surroundings in good weather, when there is a possibility of comparing the target with its echo on the monitor. Radar is used to monitor the movement of the elements of his ship and 

surrounding targets detection buoys and other aids to navigation when entering the port positioning vessel when sailing in coastal waters by measuring distances and bearings noticeable onshore facilities and to monitor the situation and movement of heavy rains, with the appearance of the corresponding marks on the screen .   

 Radar beam propagates almost in a straight line over the curved surface of the Earth. Propagation conditions vary depending on the condition of the air through which the beam passes. Under normal conditions of propagation distance (D) propagation radar approximately 10% higher than the range of optical visibility horizon. Distance (D) is calculated as follows: 

 

D = 2.23 (? h1 + ? h2) (miles) 

h1: Height (m) the installation of the radar antenna above sea level. 

h2: Height (m) above sea level objectives. 

The figure shows a diagram of the radar beam propagation distance under normal propagation conditions, taking into account the earth krivizmy 

surface.  

• Height of target detection on its 64 mile range scale should be at least 660 m 
• When target altitude 10 m, distance radar detection should be approximately 15 miles. 

Reflected from the target 

 In addition to the useful signals reflected from surrounding vessels and onshore facilities in the fall of the radar receiver noise associated with the reflection from the excitement of the water surface, as well as precipitation. Reflections from the water surface are called 'interference from rough seas,' and reflections from rain or snow is called 'interference from atmospheric precipitation.' This interference is suppressed by means of special devices. 

 Interference from rough seas appear as illumination with the center of the screen sweep, the intensity of which decreases towards the edges of the screen depending on the size and shape of the waves. As a rule, an increase in the intensity of the interference wave height increases and also displayed on the screen for long distances. When sailing in stormy conditions when the level of interference from the high sea state, it is hard to recognize the echo weak targets against interference.  

 Interference from precipitation are video signal appearing on the radar screen at a position corresponding zone of precipitation. Interference varies depending on the intensity of precipitation. With increasing rainfall interference becomes more intense on the screen 

radar, and when heavy rain image noise practically coincides with the map coast. Moreover, due to radio wave energy absorption drops 

rain or snowflakes, the ability to detect targets against interference from precipitation, or a target located behind the zone of precipitation decreases.  

 

DISPLAY SIGNALS SART 

1. Scale: 6 or 12 miles 
2. Regulator [SEA] (Wave) to minimum (fully counter-clockwise) 
3. Automatic noise reduction from rough seas: Disabled 
4. Setup Mode: Off (for noise reduction) 
5. Suppression of interference from neighboring radars: Disabled 
6. Digital Signal Processing: Disabled 
    

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