The RadaScan system consists of a RadaScan Sensor, a PC network running the RadaScan Console software and one or more RadaScan Transponders.
The RadaScan Sensor on the DP-equipped vessel transmits an FMCW (Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave) microwave beam. This beam is retro-reflected by a RadaScan Transponder mounted on the target structure or vessel. The reflected beam is modified by the Transponder to carry its unique ID code.
The reflected beam is received back at the RadaScan Sensor and is processed to produce the ID, range and bearing of the transponder. If multiple transponders are used, the system can also calculate heading information. All other radar clutter is rejected by the processing system.
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| The RadaScan Transponder is a portable, self contained, battery-powered unit, and requires no wiring or external power source.
It is fully ATEX certified to be intrinsically safe in explosive atmospheres. |
