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Kongsberg Maritime

FANBEAM

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WHAT IS FANBEAM?
Laser Radar system

Used for positioning and tracking


Outputs range and bearing to the DP

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Scanner Unit Controller Unit

Display

Targets

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Kongsberg Maritime North

Accuracy:
Maximum range (in theory) is 2 km Range accuracy is 0.2m Bearing accuracy is 0.02

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Fanbeam alarm, warnings and messages:


Fanbeam system communication error Fanbeam system telegram error

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Fanbeam - advantages and disadvantages


Advantages:
High accuracy Easy to install Passive target and requires not support when installed

Disadvantages:
inoperative when sun shining directly into the lenses lenses can be affected by condensation, rain and salt spray vulnerable for fog, snow and heavy rain may be confused by bright lights near the target may suffer from reflective items near the target

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