Regulation 24 Siting of radar installation
(1)
The antenna unit of the radar installation shall be sited so that satisfactory overall performance is achieved in relation to:
(a)
the avoidance of shadow sectors;
(b)
the avoidance of false echoes caused by reflections from the ship’s structure; and
(c)
the effect of antenna height on the amplitude and extent of sea-clutter.
(2)
The radar display shall be sited on the bridge from which the ship is normally navigated. The siting of one of the displays shall be such that:
(a)
an observer, when viewing the display, faces forward and is readily able to maintain visual lookout;
(b)
there is sufficient space for two observers to view the display simultaneously.