OICNW-3-1C
Identify false echoes, sea return, racons and SARTs
Function: Navigation at the operational level
Competence | Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency | Task |
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Use of radar and ARPA to maintain safety of navigation |
A3.2 Ability to operate and to interpret and analyse information obtained from radar, including the following: Performance, including:
Use, including:
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Identify false echoes, sea return, racons and SARTs |
Assessed in: MT-3122 Radar Observer Certification
Condition
On an operational radar or radar simulator that meets the standards of 33 CFR 164.38 and other applicable national and international performance standards.
Behavior
Identify false echoes, sea return, a racon and SART.
Standard
The following were recognized and correctly identified:
- False echoes:
- Indirect echoes
- Multiple echoes
- Electronic interference
- Spoking
- Sea return;
- Racons; and,
- SARTs.