LightMaster Radar Training Simulator

LightMaster Radar Simulator Mk 2

Does your confidence fade with poor visibility?

Would you like to gain much more experience with radar, in complete safety?

Is the cost too much to pay for peace of mind and increased enjoyment at sea?

Radar is a brilliant aid to navigation, but without proper training, it can mislead the navigator and could end in disaster. Most sea schools, and all commercial marine colleges, rely on a Radar Simulator to give this vital experience in a controlled environment.

LightMaster are the leading producers of radar simulation software for the small-craft market. LightMaster simulators are recommended by the Royal Yachting Association and are central to the teaching of their radar instructors. LightMaster Radar Simulators are used by coastguards, police and fire services to train crews for their vital work.

You can own the same software as used in sea schools and colleges, to run on your home PC. All you need is a PC running Windows 2000 or XP to gain experience in radar navigation and collision avoidance, equivalent to many years at sea (Win 98 version available on request).

This is not just an instructional video. This is truly interactive software, with which you operate all the controls of the radar set and your vessel, and find what works best in each situation. Gain real hands-on experience, steering a variety of vessels in an unlimited range of scenarios. Repeat any exercise until you are confident you are making the best navigational decisions. Vary the weather conditions; add new ships and other targets.

The LightMaster Radar Training Simulator software displays a choice of radar sets for you to use, complete with all set-up and operational controls – just like a real radar system. Rudder and throttle, or an autopilot, put you in full control of your selected vessel. You can plot your positions and plan routes on a real chart, or simply refer to the built-in exercise manager for a real-time view of your situation.

Schools licensing more than one PC can choose to operate each computer independently, or to link them on a network and let the instructor at one PC monitor and control the activities of the students on each of the other PCs.

Minimum System Requirements

A PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista.  CPU 800 Mhz Pentium III or equivalent.

CD drive for software installation

 

Specifications

• Choice of LCD or CRT radar set – Can be resized or shown side by side
• CRT has full set of knobs and buttons for all functions, plus cursor rocker pad
• LCD uses menus and soft-keys for function selection and settings
• Choice of exercise areas: Open water, UK or Overseas
• Detailed coastal modelling allows realistic pilotage into harbours
• Weather modelling includes Wind, Clouds, Rain and Waves
• Full controls for set-up, including Brilliance, Gain, Tuning, Sea-Clutter, Rain and FTC
• Full operation controls, including Range, EBL, VRM, Wakes, Expansion and MARPA
• Rudder, Throttle and Autopilot for full control of own vessel
• Radar ranges from 1/8 mile to 24 miles for varied scenarios
• Wide choice of own-ship and target vessels
• Additional targets of Buoys, Racons and SARTs
• Target vessels can follow preset routes or be free-running
• Standalone or Network connected with instructor station
• Exercises can easily be created, modified and stored for re-use
• Special tools assist exercise design
• Archive facility stores all details during exercises, for later replay and analysis
• Extensive instructional video clips and training documents on CD
• Easy for students at home or sea school
• Versatile for sea schools, colleges, clubs and organisations
• Professional features at a low consumer-level cost

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