MantaDigital™ Radar

“This is the best Radar I have ever used, I can tell the difference between the waves and the buoys even in bad weather.  Navigation is usually very difficult in the west Scheldt in bad weather, but this Radar is amazing. It is so simple to use because of the colours,” says Captain den Herder. “It is very easy to learn how to operate it and everyone who has seen it has been very impressed. I am surprised how easy it is to operate this 'high tech' Radar.”    (Captain Pieter den Herder of Swalinge Scheepvaart)

 

Multi-Function by Design From the outset MantaDigital™ has been designed for true multi-functionality, providing a platform for Radar, Chart Radar, ECDIS and Conning Display options. MantaDigital™ is  driven by Kelvin Hughes' "common-core" processor system which is now in use throughout the Radar, ECDIS and VDR product ranges providing enhanced functionality, reliability and low cost of ownership.

Transceiver Types
The Mantadigital range includes both magnetron and solid-state SharpEye™ Radar transceivers. In both cases the latest low-profile anntennas are used to reduce wind loading and increase in-service life. Upmast and downmast options are available in both X and S-Band for the magnetron transceivers. In all cases high reliability and performance have been the design criteria. In all systems a transmission monitor is provided as standard.

Dual PPI
One of the main features of MantaDigital™ is a secondary configurable display of Radar information that is independent of the main radar PPI and can be used to provide simultaneous long and short range sitaution monitoring.  The colour palette and amount of display data is controllable by the user. The window can also be used for vessel monitoring graphics and CCTV.

Chart Radar
Mantadigital can provide fully Type Approved Chart Radar functionality. Comprehensive chart management facilities are provided together with route planning.
The Chart Radar displays  vector format ENC charts from vendors including the UK Hydrographic Office, Primar and C-Map, interlayed with the radar information. A comprehensive set of controls allows the user to adjust the density of data display layers to prevent screen clutter. Extensive tools are provided for route construction together with chart management tools which simplify the orgainsation and management of chart data and permits