MT 3222 - Automatic Radar Plotting Aids

Institution:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Description:

Those students who successfully complete the Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) course will be able to choose an appropriate mode of display, select plotting graphics controls suitable to the circumstances, make appropriate use of operational alarms, acquire and track those targets which present a potential threat of collision, extract the information needed on course, speed and closest point of approach to enable early action to be taken to avoid a close quarters situation, and make use of ARPA to confi rm and monitor their actions. They will be aware of the dangers of over reliance on the automatic acquisition and tracking of targets and on operational alarms. They will also be aware of the performance standards set out in IMO Assembly resolution A.422(XI), and factors (including errors in course and speed inputs) which may effect the accuracy of inputs and the correct functioning of the ARPA. This course satisfi es the requirements for a USCG ARPA endorsement. Prerequisite: MT-3122 STCW: Knowledge and Practical

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.maritime.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 830-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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