Unique Features of Simrad Broadband 4G Radar Makes It Ideal for Workboat Sector

Simrad Yachting is to show its Simrad Broadband 4G Radar to the workboat sector for the first time at Seawork 2012. The Broadband 4G™ Radar represents a dramatic advance in radar for working boats. 4G Radar delivers incredible short-range target separation and resolution till a vessel is alongside, but also has a working range of up to 36nm, making it ideal for all types of workboat.

Simple to use and easy to install, the unique features of this radar system makes it ideal for craft working in fast moving, congested environments as well as for piracy detection, safety and recovery operations. The features include beam sharpening, Target Separation Control, dual range radar and high revolution speeds.

Beam separation significantly improves Azimuth resolution (the effective horizontal beam width of the radar) providing the best target resolution of any dome radar available. Target Separation Control allows the user to adjust the levels of target separation according to need and, thanks to beam sharpening, can provide resolution up to the equivalent of a 3.5 ft open array radar. Dual range radar has the capability to display dual range combinations from a single scanner, and delivers revolution speeds up to 48rpm for high speed updates.

These features along with others including its extremely low emissions and instant-on capability, mean that Broadband 4G Radar is currently being evaluated by operators of workboats and commercial vessels ranging from tugs and survey vessels to police boats.

The Simrad Broadband 4G Radar can also be viewed at the Seawork Innovations Showcase stand, where it has been entered for the Seawork International Spirit of Innovation Trophy.

[mappress]

Source: seawork, April 19, 2012