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FM Radar and Radascan Overview

FM radar uses frequency modulation to determine range and bearing. The ship transceiver sends an interrogation pulse and the transponder replies, with range determined by the change in frequency and bearing by the phase difference. Radius transponders require power or batteries while Radascan transponders are battery-powered and last 2 years. Radascan also has the advantage of being able to scan omnidirectionally while Radius is directional. Both systems have advantages for close-range use but have disadvantages including potential unknown failures and cost of transponders.

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567 views5 pages

FM Radar and Radascan Overview

FM radar uses frequency modulation to determine range and bearing. The ship transceiver sends an interrogation pulse and the transponder replies, with range determined by the change in frequency and bearing by the phase difference. Radius transponders require power or batteries while Radascan transponders are battery-powered and last 2 years. Radascan also has the advantage of being able to scan omnidirectionally while Radius is directional. Both systems have advantages for close-range use but have disadvantages including potential unknown failures and cost of transponders.

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  • FM Radar Overview: Introduces the concept of FM Radar, focusing on Radius and Radascan technologies.
  • How It Works: Explains the operational principles of FM Radar, focusing on signal transmission and frequency changes.
  • RADIUS Product Data: Details the specifications and operational capabilities of the RADIUS transponder, including power and range information.
  • RADASCAN Product Data: Provides data and characteristics of the RADASCAN product, highlighting directional capabilities and safety features.
  • Advantages & Disadvantages: Lists the pros and cons of the FM Radar systems, detailing operational strengths and limitations.

FM Radar

Radius and Radascan


How Does it Work?

• Ship Transceiver sends an FM


interrogation pulse
• Transponder replies with an FM pulse
• Range is the change of frequency
• Bearing is the phase difference
RADIUS Product Data
Radius 600
Transponders
Radius 1000

•Power or Battery
Transponder

•Battery works to 200m

•Power will acquire at 1km


Interrogator Unit (IU)
•Limited performance at
500m
•Range and Bearing from
200m

•Does not Scan


Radius 800 SEATEX RADIUS
•Intrinsically safe
Work Station
RADASCAN Product Data
• Designed by GNS who make Cyscan
• Batteries last 2 years & work to 700m
• Scans so omni directional
• Explosion proof

Transponder
Scanner
Advantages &
Disadvantages
Advantages Disadvantages
• Accurate when close in •System new; unknown failures
• Useful inside 500m zone may exist
• No backscatter •Transponders need power or
• battery
Not affected by rain, fog,
bulks, etc •Transponders expensive
•Radius directional
• Radascan explosion proof
• Radius intrinsically safe
• Radascan scans
• Transponders 10kg
• No interference with
navigational radar

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