OICNW-3-1C

Identify false echoes, sea return, racons and SARTs

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.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Identify false echoes, sea return, a racon and SART.

The following were recognized and correctly identified:

  1. False echoes:
    1. Indirect echoes
    2. Multiple echoes
    3. Electronic interference
    4. Spoking
  2. Sea return;
  3. Racons; and,
  4. SARTs.

Note: This assessment supports KUP OICNW-A3.2, and is assessed in MT-3122 Radar Observer Certification.