ACR Electronics Y1-03-0203 Marine RADAR User Manual


 
User Manual 65 Y1-03-0203 Rev.L
3.6.2 The Radar View
This screen provides the user with a commonly used way of representing ship objects on an
electronic device. The Radar View is northern orientated, as indicated by the compass on the very
right top of the screen.
The Elements of the Radar View:
Own Ship:
A symbol for the own ship is displayed in the middle of the screen. This can be changed by scrolling
through the window (for detailed description see later chapter) Error! Reference source not
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AIS-Targets:
Other AIS-Targets received within VHF range are displayed as long as they fit in the current zoom
level. They are displayed according to their current heading.
Distance Rings:
The distance rings are marked in nautical miles according to the current zoom level.
Symbol Representation:
There is a choice of personalized symbols for the own ship, as well as symbols for the other AIS-
targets. (For symbol selection refer to page 67 Scrolling).
Distance rings around the own position
Own ship position
Other AIS targets