Mini RadaScan Brochure
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Advanced sensor technology: The performance of radar and precision of laser • Operating range up to 600m • All weather operation • Auto target detection • Full 360° scanning • Single or multiple responder capability • Reliable tracking from uniquely coded responders Mini RadaScan is an advanced position reference sensor for use in marine Dynamic Positioning (DP) applications. Mini RadaScan accurately measures the range and bearing of one or more intelligent microwave targets called responders, allowing for the calculation of vessel position and heading. Based on radar technology it overcomes many of the limitations associated with DGPS, traditional laser, acoustic and taut-wire systems. Applications Mini RadaScan is suitable for applications which use fixed structures such as: • Platform and Offshore supply • Wind farms servicing • Accommodation barge operation • Crew boats station-keeping • Heavy lift activities • Dive and ROV support Mini RadaScan is also suitable for applications with mobile structures such as: • Track and ship-follow • Shuttle tanker loading • Pipe and cable laying • Rock dumping • Replenishment at sea Delivering the future in dynamic positioning with consistently accurate products.

The Mini RadaScan System The Mini RadaScan system has three main components: Mini RadaScan Responders One or more uniquely coded responders allow for safe and reliable tracking are mounted on the fixed platform or mobile structure Mini RadaScan Sensor that is installed on a vessel equipped with a DP system Mini RadaScan Dashboard software is used by the DP operator to control the Mini RadaScan Sensor. It runs on a marine computer installed on the vessel’s bridge Unique Features • Provides the kind of positional accuracy usually associated with laser or DGPS • Operates through rain, snow,...

The Mini RadaScan sensor’s rotating antenna transmits a beam of radio energy and detects the returned signal. Unlike conventional radar, Mini RadaScan ignores the ‘clutter’ typically reflected by an offshore platform, and only ‘sees’ the returns from responders. A: 360° coverage Each responder adds its own unique ID to the returned signal, enabling the sensor to distinguish between multiple responders. The sensor’s continuous 360° rotational scan maintains target-lock during vessel turns, without the need to reset the sensor. This enables Mini RadaScan to be used ‘hands free’, even during...

Mini RadaScan Specification Sensor Details Sensor Weight & Dimensions Transceiver Type Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) Frequency Band Maximum Power Output Maximum Operating Range* Minimum Operating Range Flight Case Weight & Dimensions Range Accuracy** Angular Accuracy** System Dimensions Operating Field of View System Weight Target Detection 63kg (with typical accessories such as computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse) Vertical Beam Height Multiple Target Capability Up to 4 (with version 3.0 sensor software installed) Vessel Interface Sensor Power Sensor Control Includes Beier...