References and Resources (10 minutes of skimming)

Radar Observer Unlimited (USCG Approved)

Lesson 0: Course Introduction (20 minutes)

Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Radar (1 hour 18 minutes)

Lesson 2: Factors Affecting Radar Performance (2 hours)

Lesson 3: Operational Controls, Settings, and Optimum Display (1 hour 20 minutes)

Lesson 4: Wartsila Cloud Simulation Tutorials and Overview (1 hour)

Logging in to the Ocean Learning Portal (5 minute video) (5:18)
Accessing Instructor Led Learning Sessions (5 minutes of video) (5:11)
General Familiarization with Interface (25 minutes of video) (24:25)
Accessing Self-Directed Learning Sessions (8 minutes of video)) (5:19)
Manuals (15+ minute Reading)

Exercise 1: Interface and Tuning the Radar (facilitated online learning)

Lesson 5: Fundamentals of Speed, Distance, Time, and the Maneuvering Board (50 minutes)

Speed, Distance, and Time (12 minutes of video)
Orientation to the Maneuvering Board (6 minutes video, 10 minutes reading) (5:33)
Vectors and Maneuvering Board Lingo (8 minute video and 5 minute reading) (8:43)
Quiz (10 minutes)

Lesson 6: Fundamentals of Relative Motion (1 hour 43 minutes)

Relative Motion Theory (10 minute video, 10 minute reading) (9:19)
Relative Motion Demonstration #1 (Visual, Radar, MoBoard) (18 minutes of video) (18:10)
Relative Motion Demonstration #2 (Visual, Radar, MoBoard) (13 minutes of video) (12:41)
Relative Motion Demonstration #3 (Visual, Radar) (6 minutes of video) (5:47)
Determination of Direction and Speed of Relative Motion (6 minutes of video) (6:39)
Direction and Speed of Relative Motion Practice (20 minutes)
Quiz (20 minutes)

Lesson 7: Target CPA Calculation (1 hour)

Lesson 8: Target Course and Speed Calculation (1 hour 26 minutes)

Course and Speed Calculation Theory (15 minute video and 15 minutes reading) (14:52)
Transfer Plotting Demonstration (9 minute video) (9:22)
Rapid Radar Plotting Demonstration (7 minute video) (6:53)
Course and Speed Calculation Practice (20 minutes)
Quiz (20 minutes)

Lesson 9: Advanced Techniques (1 hour 16 minutes)

Avoidance (18 minutes of video) (17:05)
Intercept (9 minute video) (8:33)
Trial Maneuvers and Course/Speed Change Radar Demonstration (9 minute video) (9:04)
Avoidance and Intercept Practice (20 minutes)
Quiz (20 minutes)

Exercise 2: Target Plotting Practice Session (facilitated online learning)

Lesson 10: Collision Avoidance Regulations as Pertaining to Radar (1 hour, 53 minutes)

COLREGS overview as pertaining to Radar (2 minutes of video, 5 minutes of reading) (1:58)
Rule 2: Responsibility (3 minutes of video, 5 minutes of reading) (2:46)
Rule 4: Application (3 minutes of video, 5 minutes of reading) (3:01)
Rule 5: Look-out (3 minutes of video, 5 minutes of reading) (3:16)
Rule 6: Safe Speed (8 minutes of video, 5 minutes of reading) (8:26)
Rule 7: Risk of Collision (7 minutes of video, 5 minutes of reading) (7:09)
Rule 8: Action to Avoid Collision (7 minutes of video, 5 minutes of reading) (7:03)
Rule 19: Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility (10 minutes of video, 5 minutes of reading) (9:40)
Common Situation Demonstrated on Radar (20 minutes of video) (19:57)
Quiz (10 minutes)

Exercise 3: Radar Assisted Collision Avoidance ( facilitated online learning)

Lesson 11: Radar as a Navigational Aid (1 hour 36 minutes)

Overview of Radar Navigation (14 minutes of video and 15 minutes of reading) (14:06)
Radar Fixing, Ranges, and Bearings (16 minutes of video and 10 minutes of reading) (15:38)
Parallel Indexing (7 minute video and 10 minutes of reading) (7:00)
Other Navigation Aids (9 minutes of video and 5 minutes of reading) (8:47)
Quiz (10 minutes)

Exercise 4: Radar Navigation Session (facilitated online learning)

Exercise 5: Exam and Assessments

Lesson 12: Course Conclusion (20 minutes)

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