USCG Exam PracticeRadar fundamentals and ARPA basics
The IMO Performance Standards for ARPA incorporated in 33 CFR §164.38 specify that an ARPA must be able to display past positions of tracked targets on request. What are the minimum requirements for this function?
- A. At least two past positions over a period of at least four minutes
- B. At least three past positions over a period of at least six minutes
- ✓ At least four equally time-spaced past positions over a period of at least eight minutesCorrect
- D. At least six equally time-spaced past positions over a period of at least ten minutes
Why C is correct
33 CFR §164.38, Appendix A, §3.3.5 states the ARPA must be able to display on request at least four equally time-spaced past positions of any targets being tracked over a period of at least eight minutes. This supports manual verification of target track history.
Cited:33 CFR §164.38