Checking the instruments
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Technological advances in sensors and software are dramatically changing the way marine instrument systems function and help sailors navigate more safely and easily. Aside from the requisite basic readouts and second-level functions, nautical instruments now offer exotic features such as wind readouts, boat performance monitoring and sea bottom analysis.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
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Radar's new image
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New marine radar systems have compatible chartplotting, simplified controls, interfacing capabilities and dual screen features. A small-boat version of the automatic radar plotting aid allows the operator to plot the course of moving objects.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
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Radar: the must-see features
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Purchasers of small-boat radar equipment should consider picture discrimination, transmitting power and screen size. The radar's service network is important for long-distance cruising.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
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