Radar Data Playback

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Last updated: Aug 16, 2023
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Introduction

The Radar Data Playback feature enables the playback of a radar data recording. Each radar can be configured to playback a recording of data which was captured from a real radar. This works as if it was connected to a real radar.

​The main element that is missing is the radar health data which we collect in real time from the radar. ​In playback mode we simulate the health data.

Contents

Configuring Radar Data Playback

  1. Ensure that the Track Engine Provider Type is set to Cp Tracker for the radar that you are configuring for playback:

     

  2. Copy the recorded Radar Playback CPR file in the Playback subfolder; C:\ProgramData\Navtech\Playback.

  3. Restart the Track Engine:

     

  4. Edit the Radar Configuration to have a Source Type of Playback:

     

  5. Select a Playback File you have copied to the Playback folder and save:

     

  6. Select the radar on the PPI and the Tracker Playback Controls in the Radar Mini Control will be enabled:

The Program Data file is hidden by default.

All playback files must go onto the same system as the Track Engine. Where there are multiple Track Engines, it must be the Track Engine that is responsible for the radar for which you want to play back data.

Playback Controls

Radar Mini Control

There are per radar play controls which are available on the Radar Mini Control for the selected radar:

Rewind: This toggle operates rewind.

Pause: This toggle will pause the playback.

Play: This toggle will start / stop the playback.

Loop: This toggle will repeat the playback on a loop.

Playback Speed: This setting adjusts the playback speed.

Playback Position: This setting adjusts the position within the playback file.

Global Playback Control

This global playback is used when there is more than one radar configured for playback; it allows you to rewind, pause, start and stop recordings across multiple radar:

Video

The following video demonstrates how to configure the system to playback radar data and also how to use the Playback Control:

 

Safety is everything.