Operation of radar equipped vessels has proven economic justification for installations; operating cost of $100 to $150 per hr is average for large towboats operating on Ohio River; cost of installation is $9000 to $11,000; saving of 100 to 150 hr running time pays for installation; Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, has developed combination radar and conventional navigation map to aid pilot in following channel; equipment and its operation.
Radar for river navigation
Military Engr
Military Engineer ; 40 , n 273
1948
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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