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 (2 hours of facilitated online learning)

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

Speed, Distance, and Time (12 minutes of video) (12:04)
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 (4 hours of 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 (4 hours of 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 (3.5 hours)

Exercise 5: Exam and Assessments (7.13 hours)

Lesson 12: Course Conclusion (20 minutes)

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