7.5 Radar System Installation

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7.5 Radar System Installation

Requirements and guidelines for the radar system installation should be included in the manufacturers' documentation. The following subjects should be covered:

7.5.1 The Antenna

Blind sectors should be kept to a minimum, and should not be placed in an arc of the horizon from the right ahead direction to 22.5° abaft the beam and especially should avoid the right ahead direction (relative bearing 000°). The installation of the antenna should be in such a manner that the performance of the radar system is not substantially degraded. The antenna should be mounted clear of any structure that may cause signal reflections, including other antenna and deck structure or cargo. In addition, the height of the antenna should take account of target detection performance relating to range of first detection and target visibility in sea clutter.

7.5.2 The Display

The orientation of the display unit should be such that the user is looking ahead, the lookout view is not obscured and there is minimum ambient light on the display.

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