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Ship detection in open waters, 1Km

Ship detection in open waters, 1Km

The RAS6 was tested in its 1Km mode from onboard a vessel in an open waters. During this recording the radar detected oncoming ships to 1Km, static objects such as navigation buoys, and it passed 2 large oil tanker jetties.

To view this data:

  1. Download the .cpr recording file below

  2. Download the .cpv config file below

  3. Run the radar viewer SPx Radar View Lite 'open with' the config file - this ensures the correct settings are applied. For downloads and operating instructions, view the page: View Live Radar Data

ras6_sat_image_open_water1km.png
1Km RAS6 radar data passing tanker jetties vs satellite image
open_sea_scene.jpg
Example of the radar’s view during this dataset.

The details of the radar used to capture this data is as follows:

Model

RAS6

Radar range

1 Km

Radar update rate

4 Hz

Range resolution

0.29 m

Range samples

3424

Azimuth samples / rotation

400

Beamwidth (azimuth x elevation)

1.8° x 1.8° cosec

Mounting height (ASL)

5 m approx.

Downloads:

 

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