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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR RADAR REFLECTORS |
7.1 |
APPLICATION
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7.1.1 |
If the minimum height specified in the regulations for fitting a radar reflector cannot be met, the radar reflector may be fitted a minimum height of 2 metres above the waterline and have an echoing area of 40 m², see diagram 3.
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7.2 |
Performance
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| 7.2.1 |
The echoing areas referred to in paragraph 7.1.1 correspond to the maximum values of the main lobes of the polar diagram, diagram 4.
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7.3
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Installation ^
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7.3.1 |
Fixing arrangements shall be provided so that the reflector can be fitted either on a rigid mount or suspended in the rigging.
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7.3.2 |
Any preferred orientation of mounting should be clearly marked on the reflector. In the case of the an octahedral reflector, the correct method of mounting is one corner cavity at the top and one at the bottom.
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7.4 |
International Standard ^
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7.4.1 |
The International Maritime Organization Resolution A.384 (X) “Performance Standards for Radar Reflectors” is the adopted standard.
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| 7.5 |
Effective Date ^
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| 7.5.1 |
This Standard came into force on January 1, 1978.
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