A Simulator Study on a Radar Plot and Display Technique for Efficient Anti-Collision Assessment of Multiple Targets

Egil Pedersen and Atle Jacobsen

Abstract:	An untraditional radar plot and display technique is evaluated from a simulator test programme. The technique enables the navigator to judge anti-collision to multiple targets in true vector presentation, while simultaneously identifying feasible manoeuvres to avoid potential collision threats. Collision Danger Presentation (CDP) is proposed as a suitable nautical terminology of the technique. A test programme has been carried out on a full-scale navigation simulator. 10 maritime college students participated voluntarily. The participants were separated into two equal-sized groups; one test group to use the CDP technique only, and a reference group to use the standard Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) options. Results of the experiment indicate that the CDP technique is a better decision making aid method in interpreting monitored true traffic situations than standard ARPA options, and thus capable of enhancing navigational safety at sea.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 2001 National Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation January 22 - 24, 2001 Westin Long Beach Hotel Long Beach, CA
Pages:	432 - 437
Cite this article:	Pedersen, Egil, Jacobsen, Atle, "A Simulator Study on a Radar Plot and Display Technique for Efficient Anti-Collision Assessment of Multiple Targets," Proceedings of the 2001 National Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation, Long Beach, CA, January 2001, pp. 432-437.
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