Radar Operator Panel - Raytheon NSC 18 User Manual

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Radar operator panel

The radar operator panel is designed to execute the most commonly
used functions.
Signaling:
Illumination of the buttons and status indicators is switched on when the relevant
action is activated.
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Status indicators, press toggle switch (7). The function activated is indicated by
( ). Use the dial (16) to adjust the Gain. Use the dial (11) to adjust the
Sea. The Gain control adjusts the sensitivity of the radar video.
The Sea control is used to suppress radar returns which are the result of radar
signals reflected from waves.
Radar Video displays, press button to use Head up or North up.
Head up means the ship's bow is upwards.
North up means geographic north is upwards.
Radar Video display, press button to use Course up.
Course up means the course is upwards.
Anti−clutter filter ON/OFF, press the button.
In case of heavy clutter developing on the Radar Video, the NSC computer
creates a profile of the echo. Within this profile, the received echoes are
monitored for a certain period (Scan−to−scan method). Irregular echoes are
suppressed on the Radar Video. Regular echoes are indicated on the Radar
Video.
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