PREFACE

This sixth edition of Pub. 1310, Radar Navigation Manual, contains This publication contains information that can be used in preparing for
information on the fundamentals of shipboard radar, radar operation, certification as a radar observer.
collision avoidance, navigation by radar, and a description of vessel traffic Users should refer corrections, additions, and comments for improving
systems in U.S. waters. this product to:
Chapter 3 contains clarification on information concerning rapid MARINE NAVIGATION DIVISION
prediction of DRMs of radar contacts when own ship changes course and/or NATIONAL IMAGERY AND MAPPING AGENCY
speed. Chapter 3 also describes common functions of ARPAs. ST D 44
Chapter 5, Vessel Traffic Services, has been revised and updated. 4600 SANGAMORE ROAD
Minor changes have been made in other chapters. BETHESDA MD 20816-5003

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Particular acknowledgment is extended to the following individuals who
have provided advice and information in the preparation of this sixth edition
of the publication:
Mr. Eric K. Larsson, Director, Seamans Church Institute Maritime
Training, New York City, New York.
Mr. Bruce Riley, (G-NVT), United States Coast Guard, Washington,
D.C.
Mr. Glen Paine, Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies,
Linthicum Heights, MD.

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