JRC JMA-3400 Series, Instruction Manual

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Chapter 5 VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
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Relative Vector and True Vector
From two points of view, collision prediction and avoidance, it is necessary to obtain the relative vector of
other ship for prediction and the true vector of other ship for collision avoidance in order to grasp other
ship's aspect.
The relationship between the relative vector and true vector is shown in Fig. 5-24-3. Furthermore, the
meanings of both vectors are described.
Both rough CPA and TCPA can be obtained easily from the relative speed vector of other ship. This
method has an advantage that the risks of collision with all other ships within the radar range can be seen
at a glance. On the other hand, the course and speed of other ship can easily be obtained from its true
speed vector, enabling other ship's aspect to be seen at a glance. Thus, the aspects of other ships
(transverse, out sail, parallel run, reverse run, etc. ) as described in the act of prevention of collision at
sea can be readily grasped. If there is a risk of collision with other ship, the operator can determine which
rule to be applied and how to operate own ship.
Fig. 5-24-3 Relative Vector and True Vector
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Radar and Collision Avoidance
Radar is still playing an important roll for collision prevention and positioning.
A plotter is used to further enhance the radar functionality. The plotter is capable of plotting other
positions of other ships in 3 to 6 minute intervals to monitor their movement. The plots of other ships
represent their tracks relative to own ship, and it is shown whether there is a risk of collision, namely CPA
and TCPA can be obtained. This method using a plotter is fairly effective, but the number of target ship,
which are manually plotted, is limited and it takes several minutes to measure those.