MPH PYTHON III, Руководство оператора

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A Detailed Explanation of the PYTHON III's Features
Practical use of the PYTHON III
The PYTHON III allows the operator to choose various types of use and operation. The radar
may be used as a conventional MOVING, STATIONARY, or PACING radar. The PYTHON
III also features the SAME DIRECTION MOVING and FASTEST features. Each of these
uses is described below.
Stationary radar
As a stationary radar, the MPH PYTHON III allows the officer to monitor traffic coming or
going, while the patrol vehicle is stopped. This type of operation is usually carried out in known
locations of high-speed traffic or complaint areas. In the stationary mode, the patrol window is not
used.
Moving radar (opposite dire ction)
As a moving radar, the MPH PYTHON III allows the officer to monitor traffic speeds, while
carrying on other routine patrol activities. The unit monitors the speed of each approaching
vehicle, displaying that vehicle's speed in the target window.
The patrol vehicle speed is continuously displayed so that the operator may check the speed
displayed against the speedometer reading. If these two speeds correspond, then the officer is
assured that the reading of the violator's speed is correct at the instant of determination.
In opposite direction mode, care should be taken by the operator to recognize that the violator is
traveling at a higher rate of speed than the norm; that the vehicle is out front, by itself, and nearest
the radar; that proper identification of the violating vehicle is made; and at the time of speed
determination the patrol vehicle's speed indication on the radar is the same as the reading on the
speedometer. If these steps are taken, and the radar was properly checked for calibration
beforehand, the officer knows the radar was operating properly and that the radar made a true
and accurate determination of the vehicle's speed.
Fastest Mode (FS version only)
Historically, traffic radar has displayed the strongest target, case la w has centered around the
ability of the radar operator to confidently identify what vehicle is associated with that indication.
It was relatively simple for analog radars to process this method.
Modern DSP radar such as the PYTHON III can process many targets at the same time, but
there is no practical way to display multiple targets and associate them with the correct vehicles.
Fastest mode gives the operator an opportunity to view one other target besides the strongest. In
this mode, the PYTHON III considers all possible targets (there may be several in range of the
radar) and displays the fastest one.