5.1    Preparation
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Relative Vector Mode 
 
The relative vector does not represent the true motion of the target, but its relative relation with own ship.   
This means that a target with its relative vector directed to own ship (passing through the CPA Limit ring) will 
be a dangerous target.    In the Relative Vector mode, it can be seen at a glance where the CPA Limit of the 
dangerous target is. 
 
 
 
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Therefore, the True / Relative mode shall optionally be used for the purpose of observation: the True vector 
mode for grasping the true aspect of a target, and the Relative vector mode for grasping a target’s closest point 
of approach (CPA). 
 
 
 
[II] Vector Length (Vector Time) 
 
The vector length of a target is proportional to its speed, and the vector time can be switched in a range of 1 to 
60 minutes. 
The diagram below illustrates a vector length of a target for 6 minutes, and the tip of the vector represents the 
target’s position expected to reach 6 minutes later. 
 
 
Current position
Future predicted position
(6 min later in this example)
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Refer to Section 5.1.7 Setting Vectors for how to change the vector time. 
 
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