RADSTA

GEO OBJECT CLASSES

Feature: Radar station

Acronym: RADSTA

Camel case:

Spatial: point

Set Attribute_A: CATRAS; CALSGN; COMCHA; HEIGHT; STATUS; VALMXR; VERACC; VERDAT; SCAMAX; SCAMIN;

Set Attribute_B: fixedDateRange; information; featureName; SourceIndication; textualDescription;

Associated information object classes: NIL

Definition:

A station with a transmitter emitting pulses of ultra high frequency radio waves which are reflected by solid objects and are detected upon their return to the sending station. (International Maritime Dictionary, 2nd Ed.)

References:

INT 1: IM 30; IS 1;

M-4: 485.1; 487.3;

Remarks:

1. The object ”radar station” is used to encode the technical equipment itself independent of the building or structure where it is installed. This building or structure, e.g. mast, tower, building, radar dome is a different object.

Distinction:

radar line; radar range; radar transponder beacon;

Justification:
to be completed

Comment:

No comments.

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