Krupp Atlas Elektronik Navaids

Advanced navaids from Krupp Atlas Electronik include the FCC type-approved 7600-8600 Series of 16-inch Rasterscan radars, more than 800 of which have been sold worldwide since their introduction four years ago. Also these radars hold Japanese type-approval certificates and they are characterized by a continuous television-type mode of presentation viewable under all conditions. Among latest U.S. customers to place orders are Pacific Gulf Lines of New Orleans, who are retrofitting interswitched X-band 7600 RM and ARPA units to two bulk carriers.

The 7600-8600 Series is complemented by the Atlas 5600 12-inch Rasterscan system and also by the recently introduced Atlas 5400, a relative motion system of similar size with a conventional radial display designed to meet IMO and other specifications.

Other products available include the Nacos 20 integrated bridge control system designed primarily for single manning and precision navigation at reduced cost. Typically comprising two rasterscan radars, doppler log, echo sounder and an adaptive radar-controlled autopilot, the central control console additional incorporates a full-color navigation information display unit together with interfaces for other sensors and bridge equipment.

Originally developed for the West German "Ship of the Future" project, some 40 Nacos configurations have already been sold worldwide.

For more information and free literature on products from Krupp Atlas Elecktronik, Circle 18 on Reader Service Card The system will be the subject of a paper to be presented at the RTCM Annual Assembly Meeting at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in this month.

Maritime Reporter Magazine, page 8, Apr 1988

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