Module Details

Module Code: NAUT6029
Title: NAEST O - Marine Radar
Long Title: Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is part of the competency training for ships' bridge watchkeeping officers. It complies with the IMO STCW Regulations and Code and the Regulations of the Department of Transport. It requires previous approved sea experience. This course is usually delivered as a block module in conjunction with NAUT 6030.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe, in general terms, the principles on which radar works and the functions of the main components in a ship-borne radar set.
LO2 Explain the factors affecting the performance of a shipborne radar.
LO3 Operate the controls correctly and competently for optimum performance.
LO4 Describe and demonstrate competence in using radar as a navigational aid.
LO5 Describe and demonstrate competence in using radar for collision avoidance, including Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA).
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
19281 NAUT6029 NAEST O - Marine Radar
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Learners must comply with the regulations of the Department of Transport regarding eligibility for examination for Officer of the Watch for ships of 500 gt or over.
 
Indicative Content
Radar Performance
The capabilities and limitations of radar in detecting close and distant targets. Uses and operation, different types, factors affecting performance, false echoes, scanners, and radar beams.
Factors affecting radar detection
Target characteristics and their effect on detection. Standard passive aids to radar detection, Radar Target Enhancers, racons, SARTs.
Radar Plotting
Basic relative motion triangle and information to be derived from it. Detection of changes in target's motion. Effect of own ship's alteration of course/speed on the plot. Effect of own ship resuming original course/speed.
Collision Regulations and Radar
The application of the current collision regulations to radar.
Radar Navigation
Fixing ships position by radar, parallel indexing, and other techniques.
True Motion
True motion display, advantages and disadvantages, errors incurred by incorrect input/s. Extracting basic collision avoidance data by plotting targets on a true motion display.
Operation of Equipment
Correct method of switching on a radar set, preliminary checks, correct adjustment of controls, positional, direction, and speed inputs. The range and the orientation to best suit operator requirements, range and bearings, marking and plotting facilities. Controls for suppression of clutter, unwanted echoes, searches for weak targets in sea, and rain clutter.
IMO Specifications
The specifications for marine radar and ARPA published by the IMO and updated from time to time.
ARPA basic principles
The vector triangle. Performance Standards for Automatic Radar Plotting Aids, the history of ARPA, accuracy and errors, modes of display.
ARPA operation
Functions and controls, settings, information provided, tests, trial manoeuvre, navigation lines and other graphic features, warnings and alarms.
ARPA simulation practicals
The practical use of ARPA in traffic and collision avoidance situations. The practical use of ARPA in navigational situations. The practical use of ARPA in overall watchkeeping.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%
Special Regulation
This module must be submitted and approved by the Irish Maritime Administration

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Theory and Radar Performance
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Set up and operate equipment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Radar Plotting
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
ARPA and Collision avoidance
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Equipment and Simulation Exercises Once per semester 2.67 40
Lecture Contact Theory Once per semester 3.33 50
Tutorial Contact Equipment Familiarisation Once per semester 1.00 15
Total Hours 105.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 7.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bole,A. Dineley,B. Wall, A.. (2005), Radar and ARPA Manual, Second Edition. [ISBN: 13-978-0-7506-6434-9].
  • I. W. Bagshaw. Worked Examples in Relative Radar Plotting, 2001. [ISBN: 0851746772].
  • Norris, A. (2008), Integrating ship bridge systems a practical guide. Vol. 1, Radar and AIS, Nautical Institute, London, [ISBN: 1870077814].
  • Daire Brunicardi. (2012), Radar and AIS for Watchkeeping Officers, [ISBN: 9781849270274].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_7 Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science 5 Mandatory
CR_SNAST_7 Certificate in Nautical Studies 2 Mandatory
CR_SNASC_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies 3 Mandatory