RadaScan® View

Built for Complex Offshore Environments

RadaScan View adds a layer of environmental awareness that standard position references lack. By visualising responder placement and detecting unintended movement, it helps prevent issues before they escalate, giving DP operators more time to react.

It’s especially valuable in restricted zones, such as within the 500m safety limit, where traditional high-power radars must be switched off. In these conditions, RadaScan View enables safe, controlled vessel approach with reduced risk.

Benefits

Sensor

• All weather operation
• Automatic target detection
• Standard 3-year warranty and worldwide support network
• Robust construction - high performance in all weather conditions and sea states
• Innovative user-friendly touchscreen Dashboard control
• Tracking and data logging capability
• Ease of use for quick set-up and operation

View Dashboard

• Radar suitable for the 500m zone
• Combined positioning and radar Dashboard
• Adds situational awareness to DP Operator interface
• Confirms RadaScan responder locations on the Asset
• Provides an early warning against the inadvertent moving of responders

Technical Features

• Operating range up to 600m
• Close range operation from 10m
• Full 360º scanning
• Automatic wave compensation
• Laser pulse rate 7.5kHz
• Class 1M laser classification
• Multi target capability - navigable off 2 responders during the same operation
• Multi-target operation gives structure heading
• Interfaces to all known DP systems
• RF immunity - resistant to X and S band when installed correctly
• IP66 certified
• EN60945 certified

Applications

The RadaScan View system is suitable for applications which use fixed structures such as:

• Platform, offshore and multi-purpose supply vessel operations
• Wind farms servicing
• Accommodation barge operation
• Crew boats station keeping
• Heavy lift activities
• Dive and ROV support

The RadaScan View system is also suitable for DP applications with mobile structures such as:

• Track and ship-follow
• Shuttle tanker loading
• Pipe and cable laying
• Rock dumping
• Replenishment at sea

Dashboard

The RadaScan View Dashboard is a clear display and intuitive user interface enabling DP Operators to use the RadaScan View sensor safely and effectively. 

• Ergonomically friendly - user centred design for ease of use and simple target acquisition
• Optional touchscreen control
• Minimalist design to reduce operational ambiguity
• Simple, clear and concise numeric range, bearing and heading data
• Sensor control, configuration, alarm handling and data logging functionality
• Control, clarity and complete visibility of the sensor and target(s) operational environment
• DPO is in full control of the system and data stream being fed to the DP system
• Comprehensive user-friendly operator's and installer's guides
• Operation friendly day and night mode

Targets

RadaScan system operate with a variety of intelligent microwave targets called responders. Available in a variety of power options to suit the operation, responders can be mounted on a fixed structure, such as an offshore oil-platform for station-keeping, or on another moving vessel for track-and-follow operations.  

Responders

• RadaScan compatible - 360º navigation off one responder
• ATEX and CSA certified
• All weather operation
• Unique coded ID
• Auto target detection
• Single or multiple responder capability
• Various power options

Power Options

• Externally mains powered - suitable for permanently powered responders
• Primary Cell Pack (PCP) - suitable for permanent responders where mains power is unavailable. Cell packs should be on a one year swap out maintenance schedule.
• Self-contained battery pack - suitable for keeping on the vessel and handing over

Mounting Options

• Guidance Marine provide a universal swivel bracket which is suitable for all responder power and installation options.

Best Practice and Maintenance

Guidance Marine recommends fixed installation for all responders regardless of whether it is a short or long term operation.

The Primary Cell Pack (PCP) has a nominal 24/7 use expected life-time of 12 months under average temperature conditions, therefore the batteries will require replacing. No maintenance is required on the rechargeable responder.

Patents

Patents granted or pending: GB 2478954, EP 2369363
Applicable to RadaScan and Responders (rechargeable, PCP, mains)