5.21 Off-Centring
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5.21 Off-Centring

  5.21.1 Manual off-centring should be provided to locate the selected antenna position at any point within at least 50% of the radius from the centre of the operational display area.

  5.21.2 On selection of off-centred display, the selected antenna position should be capable of being located to any point on the display up to at least 50%, and not more than 75%, of the radius from the centre of the operational display area. A facility for automatically positioning own ship for the maximum view ahead may be provided.

  5.21.3 In True Motion, the selected antenna position should automatically reset up to a 50% radius to a location giving the maximum view along own ship's course. Provision for an early reset of selected antenna position should be provided.

Parent topic: 5 Operational Requirements for the Radar System
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