Furuno FEA-2107 - Page 418

25. Parameters Setup
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Normally these parameters are entered during sea trial but can also be modified later on. See figures below:
Forwarding
distance = 1
Radius
Next course
Wheel Over Point (WOP)
How forwarding distance is defined
Theoretical turn
Forwarding distance is too short -
ship turns too late
Forwarding distance is too long -
ship turns too early
Influence of forwarding distance to ship's turn