1. Copyright 2008 Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.
The Weekend Navigator
Part II
Copyright 2008 Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.

2. Chapter 24: Advanced Topics in Radar

3. How Marine Radar Does Its Job
Shape of radar returns
Radar range
The radar screen

4. Installation and Alignment
Radar unit consists of scanner and display/processor
Scanner should be placed as high as possible
Radar should be placed several feet from other antennas

5. Radar Controls Gain Rain clutter Sea clutter Tuning
Electronic bearing line
(EBL)
Variable range marker (VRM)
Cursor
Offset

6. Radar Controls Range rings Ship’s heading Trail Hold Guard zone Zoom
Racons