Thursday, June 25
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Radar
After own ship executes an evasive course change, the navigator plots a 'new' relative motion line. This new RML is used to:
A. Determine the new CPA that will result from the maneuver
B. Confirm the original target course and speed
C. Calculate the time to resume the original course
D. Verify that the radar is properly calibrated
Reveal answerAnswer
A. Determine the new CPA that will result from the maneuver
After an own-ship maneuver, the navigator constructs a new RML from the point of maneuver to determine whether the new course provides an acceptable CPA, confirming the effectiveness of the evasive action taken.
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