ARPA Radar: Display Symbols, Tracking and COLREG Questions
36. Does current and drift effect the True vector on a relative motion display?
Yes
2. If you input gyro course to the ARPA, what can you expect?
Error in other ships calculated course
3. Why is raster scan display “lock up” so dangerous?
The displayed information is no longer relevant
4. What is dangerous with operating the ARPA in mixed mode over time?
Forgetting that this actually in mixed mode
5. What can you expect from the ARPA target tracking system in auto acquisition mode?
Small and weak targets may not be acquired
6. Doesthe line connecting the PAD or POS whit the target indicate target speed?
No
7. What is the meaning of a flashing triangle, apex pointing down?
New target
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