You are using a radar in which your own ship is shown at the center, and the heading flash always points to 0°. If bearings are measured in relation to the flash, what type of bearings are produced?

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You are using a radar in which your own ship is shown at the center, and the heading flash always points to 0&deg;. If bearings are measured in relation to the flash, what type of bearings are produced?

Accepted Answer

Option D: Relative. Radar displays centered on own ship with the heading flash oriented to 0° present targets in terms of angular distance from the ship's bow or heading line, defining relative bearings as per standard marine radar operational procedures.

You are using a radar in which your own ship is shown at the center, and the heading flash always points to 0&deg;. If bearings are measured in relation to the flash, what type of bearings are produced?

You are using a radar in which your own ship is shown at the center, and the heading flash always points to 0°. If bearings are measured in relation to the flash, what type of bearings are produced?