Introduction - Raytheon NSC 18 User Manual

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Introduction

The Operator Manual
An operator should become familiar with the location of the display information
and the control panel buttons.
Manual overview.
chapter 1
chapter 2
chapter 3
The NSC Radar is designed in accordance with the rules of the International
Maritime Organization IMO*.
* The International Maritime Organization is the specialized agency of the
The main components of the NSC Radar system include (see Figure: 1):
− the Flat Screen Display (TFT Technology)
− the Track ball, or alternatively the Radar Operator Panel to operate the Radar
− the Radar Processor which is, in addition to the NSC software, the interface to
the radar antennas (X/S−Band) and peripheral equipment (Gyro Compass,
GPS, Log Sensor, AIS, SART).
The operating surface of the NSC Radar:
The NSC Radar can be completely operated via the trackball−controlled cursor.
The Radar Operator Panel is designed for the execution of certain NSC func-
tions.
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Operator Manual
Glossary of Terms
for important safety notes
for showing the NSC Radar System
for operation
short operation
for theory of operation
United Nations with responsibility for safety and security at sea and the
prevention of marine pollution from ships.
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Edition: 14.JAN.2005