The ARI RADAR/ARPA Simulator is modeled on the latest Radar sets fitted on-board ships. It complies with RADAR performance standards (Section A-1/12) and guidance (Section B-1/12) of the STCW code. It meets IMO performance standards of MSC resolution A477(xii), A823(xix) for RADAR equipment and MSC resolution A823(ii) for ARPA equipment. It was the first Radar/ARPA simulator to be Type Approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, Govt. of India.

The ARI Radar/ARPA simulator can be used in standalone mode for self-teaching, or in networked mode along with an Instructor console. Up to 24 trainee workstations can be connected for interactive training.

The turnkey solution consists of an integrated, enclosed set consisting of  a high resolution 21 inch color monitor, PC, electrical equipment, keypad, trackball, etc in plug and play configuration for easy network connectivity.

It is extremely scalable meaning that a client can start with a desktop solution and grow the simulator into its largest possible configuration by adding hardware and software as appropriate.

The ARI Radar/ARPA simulator can be connected independently to any other ARI Navigation simulator for interactive training. A large database of ship models and sailing areas can be chosen from. It is extremely user friendly with all standard marine radar controls accessible through on-screen menus which can be activated through a keypad or trackball.

STCW '95

The ARI Radar Simulator can be used to conduct the IMO Model course 1.07 and has been type approved by the DGS, Government of India for that purpose.

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COMPONENTS AND FEATURES

• Total control over simulation environment.

• Bird's eye view.

• Zoom into own ship, target ship, buoy or beacon at will.

• Data recording and replay facilities in real-time or accelerated mode.

• Exercise designer.

• Target Routing.

• Introduction and/or control of target ships.

• Generation of errors in Trainee Workspace.

• Database of sailing areas.

Trainee Workspace

• Own ship mathematical models in 3 or 6 degrees of freedom.
• Environment effects like wind, current, waves, etc.
• Own ship rudder and engine controls.
• True and Relative Motion displays.
• X-Band or S-Band.
• Pulse length - normal, under, over.
• Clutter suppression - local/remote.
• Ground or sea stabilized in true motion.
• Range Rings On/Off.
• Gain Control.
• Brilliance.
• Target Acquisition; auto or manual.
• Target Tracking; saves upto 50 targets in memory.
• Target Data display for two targets; other targets can be toggled.
• Two Guard Zones centered on Heading Marker.
• Course Up, North Up, Heads Up Display.
• Trial Maneuver facility.
• Alarms - Visual and Audio.
• Interference - starring, spoking, multiple echoes, side lobe effect, blind sector, shadow sector.
• Performance Monitor.
• RAMARK and RACONS.
• SART can be activated by Instructor.
• True and Relative Vectors.
• Parallel Indexing.
• EBL/VRMs.
• Roll and Pitch effects.
• Set and Drift effects.
• CPA/TCPA limit setting .