program

A set of software instructions for a computer.

programme

A plan, or a series of events.

pulse length

The length of the sonar pulse transmission

pulse power

The power output of the sonar transmission.

R

R/B Boat to Point

The range and bearing from the boat to a point selected on the chart.

R/B Point to Point

The range and bearing between two points selected on the chart.

rain clutter

Heavy rain or snow can cause interference with the radar image.

Range (Charting)

The distance between two specified points; usually the boat and a point of interest (such as a light or ship).

Range (Radar)

The distance between the center of the radar image and the outer range ring. The radar scale is shown on the display unit.

Range (Sounder)

An adjustable setting that specifies the vertical depth displayed.

Range Rider

This remembers the settings that you used most recently for each range, and automatically reapplies the settings when you select a range again.

range rings

Concentric circles extending from your boat (at the centre of the radar image on the screen) and used to estimate distances to objects. The radar scale is shown on the display unit.

Range, Range mode

An adjustable setting that shows the depth of water displayed on a sounder screen.

relative motion

Your boat’s position remains fixed on the chart while the chart moves relative to your ship's heading.

repeat

Repeat the selected tracks on a CD or DVD.

Rng

See Range (Charting).

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NorthStar Navigation 8000I Set of software instructions for a computer, Plan, or a series of events, See Range Charting

8000I specifications

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