7.4 Antenna
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7.4 Antenna

  7.4.1 The antenna should be designed to start operating and to continue to operate in relative wind speeds likely to be encountered on the class of ship on which it is installed.

  7.4.2 The combined radar system should be capable of providing an appropriate information update rate for the class of ship on which it is installed.

  7.4.3 The antenna side lobes should be consistent with satisfying the system performance as defined in this standard.

  7.4.4 There should be a means to prevent antenna rotation and radiation during servicing, or while personnel are in the vicinity of up-mast units.

Parent topic: 7 Design and Installation
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