Argus Radar - INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS
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CHAPTER 1
INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS
1.1 Guidelines for the installation of
shipborne radar equipment
Information provided by radar is of vital importance for navigators and the safe
navigation of ships.
Special care should be taken to ensure correct installation of the radar, in order
to ensure the performance of the radar system.
Correct location of the radar antenna is an important factor the performance of
the radar system. Interference, either by reflecting constructions or other
transmitters, may heavily reduce the radar performance by creating blind
sectors, clutter on the radar display or generation of false echoes.
1.2 Interference
Proper care should be taken with regard to the location of radar antennas
relative to other antennas which may cause interference to either equipment.
The location of the antenna should comply with the following:
The radar antenna should be installed at a safe distance from interfering high-
power energy sources and other transmitting and receiving radio antennas.
The lower edge of the radar antenna should be a minimum of 50 cm above any
safety rail.
Radar antennas in close proximity should have a minimum vertical elevation
separation angle of 20° and a minimum vertical separation of 1 m where
possible.
1.2.1 Location relative to masts, funnels and
other constructions
Proper care should be taken with regard to the location of radar antennas
relative to masts, funnels and other constructions.
The location of the antenna should comply with the following:
The antenna should generally be mounted clear of any structure that may
cause signal reflections.
Ensure that any support or other obstacles are clear of the rotation of the
antenna (see specific antenna outline drawing for rotation radius).
Install antenna and turning unit so that the installation complies with the
compass safe distance for the equipment.
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