Radar Early Warning Systems e-Learning covers everything you need to know about the use of radar systems in the oil and gas industry.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Application procedure
Please book a course through the website of AIS Survivex ("More information").
Learning outcomes
Delegates completing a Radar Early Warning Systems e-Learning training course will be able to;
- Define what a radar is and how it is used offshore
- Describe how a radar system works
- Identify and describe the key components of an offshore radar system
- Recognise standard symbols on a radar control panel and describe their functionality
- List and describe the factors that can both improve and limit radar performance
- Describe how meteorological conditions can affect radar performance
- Identify and describe methods that can be used to determine whether a collision will occur
- Demonstrate how to calculate the closest point of approach (CPA) and time of closest point of approach (TCPA)
- Interpret Plotting Terms and Abbreviations
- Describe the purpose of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) and explain how it works
- Describe what the Automatic Identification System (AIS) is and explain how it works
- Explain the link between Major Accident Hazards and collision management requirements
- Explain the purpose of an offshore safety zone
- Describe the role and responsibilities of a radar watchkeeper
- Describe the procedure for dealing with offshore emergencies should an errant vessel enter into an offshore installation’s safety zone
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ISCED Categories
Offshore and renewable energy
Surveying