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.


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    Title :

    Radar for river navigation


    Additional title:

    Military Engr


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Military Engineer ; 40 , n 273


    Publication date :

    1948


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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