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ARPA Accuracy Testing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2009

Andrzej S. Lenart
Affiliation:
(Technical University of Gdańsk Ship Research Institute)

Abstract

In this paper, methods and formulas for testing ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) equipment according to IMO requirements are developed. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) requirements for tracking accuracy are also discussed.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1989

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References

REFERENCES

1 Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (1980). Resolution A. 422(XI). Performance Standards for Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA).Google Scholar
2 International Electrotechnical Commission (1984). Technical Committee No. 80: Navigational Instruments. Draft: Marine Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) Operational Requirements. Methods of Testing and Test Results.Google Scholar