How does ARPA display predicted tracks?

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How does ARPA display predicted tracks?

ARPA predicts and shows trajectories as overlays directly on the radar display, using parameters you choose (like lookahead time and display range). The system uses each target’s current range, bearing, speed, and course to project where it will be, drawing a track line on the same screen you use for radar imaging. This gives you immediate visual awareness of where targets are likely to be and when you might reach a closest point of approach, often with TCPA/CPA data shown alongside. This approach keeps everything in one view for quick interpretation and decision making, rather than printing out tracks or showing them on a separate screen.

ARPA predicts and shows trajectories as overlays directly on the radar display, using parameters you choose (like lookahead time and display range). The system uses each target’s current range, bearing, speed, and course to project where it will be, drawing a track line on the same screen you use for radar imaging. This gives you immediate visual awareness of where targets are likely to be and when you might reach a closest point of approach, often with TCPA/CPA data shown alongside.

This approach keeps everything in one view for quick interpretation and decision making, rather than printing out tracks or showing them on a separate screen.

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