RADAC WaveGuide 5 Onboard 2, Руководство пользователя

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Introduction
The WaveGuide Onboard 2 is a highly accurate wave and waterline monitoring system for
application on a floating vessel. The system is compact, robust and easy to install.
The WaveGuide Onboard 2 includes two built-in sensors:
• A radar sensor that measures the distance between the radar antenna and the water
surface.
• An inertial measurement unit (IMU sensor) that measures the motion of the Wave-
Guide sensor unit.
The WaveGuide radar is a low power X-band FMCW radar that measures the distance
between the water surface and the radar antenna (heaveRadar) with an accuracy of < 1
[cm]. The radar measurement is used to calculate the tidal parameters.
The IMU sensor measures the heave motion of the sensor (heaveIMU) and its attitude (roll
and pitch). Both radar and IMU sensor outputs are used to calculate the true water level
(heaveWOB) which is then further processed to provide wave height parameters and wave
spectra.
Warning
Do not use the instrument for anything else than its intended purpose.
This manual consists of 4 chapters. Chapter 1 specifies the WaveGuide radar positioning
criteria for optimal measurement quality. Chapter 2 illustrates the correct wiring procedure.
Chapter 3 describes the commissioning of the system via the user interface. Chapter 4
explains data processing, data presentation and data distribution.
Please refer to Appendix 1: System parameters for a list of measured and calculated pa-
rameters. Refer to Appendix 2: System specifications for specifications, information about
certification and environmental conditions applicable to the WaveGuide Onboard. For in-
formation on the LED blinking modes please refer to Appendix 3: LED blinking modes.
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